What happened on Sunday May 29, 1949?

About May 29th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 24-day Ford Motor Company labor strike officially ends after both management and union representatives agree to submit their dispute over work speeds to arbitration. This resolution highlights the complex labor relations in post-World War II American manufacturing and the role of negotiation in resolving industrial conflicts.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1949 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee
  • Popular movie: Colorado Territory directed by Raoul Walsh

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May 29, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1949:

  • Ford Labor Strike Concludes The 24-day Ford Motor Company labor strike officially ends after both management and union representatives agree to submit their dispute over work speeds to arbitration. This resolution highlights the complex labor relations in post-World War II American manufacturing and the role of negotiation in resolving industrial conflicts.
  • Candid Camera Moves to NBC The popular television comedy variety show 'Candid Camera' transitions to NBC, marking a significant moment in early television entertainment history. The show, known for its hidden camera pranks and humorous interactions with unsuspecting participants, would go on to become a pioneering format in reality television.

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May 29, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 29, 1949?


May 29, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 149th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1949 can also be written as 5/29/1949 in the US and as 29/5/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 29, 1949?


Famous people born on May 29, 1949:

  • Francis Rossi

    Legendary English rock musician, guitarist and founding member of Status Quo, known for iconic hits like 'Down Down'.

  • Francis Rossi in London

    Guitarist and vocalist of Status Quo, known for hits like 'Down Down' and 'Picture of a Matchstick Man'.

  • Gary Brooker in Essex

    Rock keyboardist and founding member of Procol Harum, famous for classic songs like 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'.

  • Steve King

    Controversial U.S.

  • Andrew Clements
  • Brian Kidd

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May 29, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 29, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1949 was Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Peggy Lee, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

  1. - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) youtube
  2. - Some Enchanted Evening youtube
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May 29, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 29, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 29, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1949 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 29, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:21 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1949.

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How old is someone born on May 29, 1949?


Someone born on May 29, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 4 days old,

or 3961 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27733 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1949?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 29, 1949.

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