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May 31, 1950 was the 151st day of the year 1950, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 31, 1950 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 31, 1950, who was born and died on May 31, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1950, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Night and the City, directed by Jules Dassin), TV series (e.g. My True Story) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1950?
- May 31, 1950: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1950?
- May 31, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1950?
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.
May 31, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1950:
- Due to rain, indianapolis 500 shortened to 345 miles, johnny parson wins.
May 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Who was born on May 31, 1950?
Famous people born on May 31, 1950:
![Gregory Harrison]()
Gregory HarrisonAmerican actor.
- Alexandre Barbault
French astrologer, member of a renowned french astrology family.
- Edgar Savisaar
Estonian politician, estonian minister of the interior (d. 2022).
- Jean Chalopin
Dic entertainment was founded by a french screenwriter and director producer.
- Edward Barker
Cartoonist.
- Gregory Harrison in Catalina
California, usa; actor.
- Tom Berenger in Chicago
Illinois, usa; actor.
- François-Xavier Villain
- Leonello Brandolini d'Adda
- Gilda
- Carlo Guasti
- Edoardo Ronchi
- Emanuele Narducci
- Chiara Beria di Argentine
- Moondog Spike
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 10 months old,
or 886 months and 19 days old,
or 3855 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26987 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 1950.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1950?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
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.
May 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1950:
- George Webber
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1950:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1950:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Night and the City
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, Hugh Marlowe
Country: United States of America
Armored Car Robbery
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Charles McGraw, Adele Jergens, William Talman, Douglas Fowley
The Lawless
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph Losey
Starring: Macdonald Carey, Gail Russell, Johnny Sands, Lee Patrick
Rider from Tucson
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Tim Holt, Elaine Riley, Douglas Fowley, Veda Ann Borg
Destination Murder
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: Joyce Mackenzie, Stanley Clements, Hurd Hatfield, Albert Dekker
May 31, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My True Story
Release year: 1950
The Trap
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Annie Kelly
Such Is Life
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Rage Productions
Buck Rogers
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Ford Beebe
Armstrong Circle Theatre
Release year: 1950
Starring: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Country: United States of America
May 31, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Art Of Real Happiness
By: Norman Vincent Peale and Smiley Blanton
Do you want to learn how to make your life happy? Norman Vincent Peale and Smiley Blanton, an outstanding psychiatrist, share their wisdom and years of experience in this empowering and
American Freedom And Catholic Power
By: Paul Blanshard
Mild tanning to spines and pages. Otherwise, it is a clean, solid copy.
The Cardinal
By: Henry Morton Robinson
The Cardinal became a bestseller immediately after its publication. It was a selection from the Literary Guild and was published in over a dozen languages. The book has been sold more than two million times.
I Leap Over The Wall
By: Monica Baldwin
This memoir by Monica Baldwin, a woman who spent nearly three decades in a convent and her adjustment to the modern world was first published in 1949.
Who was the US President on May 31, 1950?
On May 31, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1950?
On May 31, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1950?
On May 31, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
What happened in 1950?
1950 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
- Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
- As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances
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What was the calendar for May 1950?
May 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
