What happened on Wednesday May 31, 1950?

About May 31st, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a controversial move, the Israeli military forcibly transported 120 illegal immigrants to the Jordanian border in the Wadi Araba desert, compelling them to cross into Jordan. This action reflected the complex geopolitical and migration challenges of the early Israeli state.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 1950 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Night and the City directed by Jules Dassin

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May 31, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1950:

  • Israeli Border Migration Incident In a controversial move, the Israeli military forcibly transported 120 illegal immigrants to the Jordanian border in the Wadi Araba desert, compelling them to cross into Jordan. This action reflected the complex geopolitical and migration challenges of the early Israeli state.
  • Shortened Indianapolis 500 Race The 1950 Indianapolis 500 auto race was curtailed to 345 miles due to heavy rainfall, with Johnny Parsons emerging as the victor under challenging weather conditions. This unexpected modification highlighted the unpredictable nature of motorsport events.
  • Jim Laker's Cricket Performance in Test Trial Jim Laker demonstrated exceptional bowling skills in a Test Cricket trial match, achieving impressive figures of 14 wickets for 12 runs across two innings, showcasing his potential as a top-tier cricket player.

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May 31, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 31, 1950?


May 31, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1950 can also be written as 5/31/1950 in the US and as 31/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 31, 1950?


Famous people born on May 31, 1950:

  • Gregory Harrison
    Gregory Harrison

    American actor known for his roles as Dr. Gonzo Gates in 'Trapper John' (1979-1986) and later in 'Falcon Crest' (1989), earning $60,000 per...

  • Alexandre Barbault

    French astrologer from a renowned astrology family, son of Armand Barbault, continuing the family's professional tradition.

  • Tom Berenger in Chicago

    Actor from Illinois, known for various film roles.

  • François-Xavier Villain
  • Jean Chalopin

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May 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1950:

  • George Webber

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May 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 31, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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May 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1950 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 1950 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 31, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 05:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1950.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 1950?


Someone born on May 31, 1950 is:

74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 3 days old,

or 3909 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27366 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1950?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 31, 1950.

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