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August 04, 1950 was the 216th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1950, who was born and died on August 04, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. Alina, directed by Giorgio Pastina), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1950?
- August 04, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1950?
- August 04, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1950?
What day of the week was August 04, 1950?
August 04, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1950 can also be written as 8/4/1950 in the US and as 4/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 04, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1950 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 01:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1950.
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Who was born on August 04, 1950?
Famous people born on August 04, 1950:
- Nik Gowing
Nik Gowing is a British journalist and broadcaster who has worked for the BBC and other media outlets.
- Michael Lane
American publisher and cofounder of "monk," the whimsical travel magazine.
- Caldwell Jones
American basketball coach and player (d. 2014).
- Sapphire
Sapphire is an American author known for her novel 'Push', which was adapted into the film 'Precious'.
- N. Rangaswamy
Indian lawyer and politician, 9th chief minister of puducherry.
- Sabina Ciuffini
Italian actress, model and television personality.
- Jo Marie Payton
Actress.
- John Landis
Actor.
- Madame Heutniger
- Alessandro Leombroni
- Roberto Esposito
- Sachiyo Yamamoto
- István Jónyer
- Danny Williams
- Sapphire (Ramona Lofton
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
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Barack ObamaAmerican president elected in 2008.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan MarkleMeghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan SprouseDylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole SprouseCole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del RioDolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
![Louis Armstrong]()
Louis ArmstrongAmerican jazz trumpeter.
![Daniel Dae Kim]()
Daniel Dae KimDaniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
![Marques Houston]()
Marques HoustonMarques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
August 04, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 19 days old,
or 3846 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26926 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1950?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1950.
August 04, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1950:
- Günther Krampf
- Georges-Émile Lebacq
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
![Pearl White]()
Pearl WhitePearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
![Victor Mature]()
Victor MatureAmerican actor.
![Melvyn Douglas]()
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
![Mary Miles Minter]()
Mary Miles MinterSilent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
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August 04, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1950:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Sinatra - Goodnight Irene
August 04, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Alina
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Giorgio Pastina
Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling, Juan de Landa
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Payton, Helena Carter, Ward Bond
Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Charles Lamont
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak
The Cariboo Trail
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Edwin L. Marin
Starring: Randolph Scott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bill Williams, Karin Booth
August 04, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:
Innocents Abroad
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Les Blank
Don't Look Now
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
The Stork Club
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Hal Walker
Lights, Camera, Action!
Release year: 1950
The Diane Doxee Show
Release year: 1950
August 04, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Seeds Of Treason
By: Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky
Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]
The Little Princesses
By: Marion Crawford
This touching and groundbreaking account of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth's childhood with their nanny is a moving and heart-warming one. It includes a foreword from Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent.
Roosevelt In Retrospect
By: John Gunther
He is a master at assessing, collecting and distributing information and has made his reportorial talents into the career and personality of someone who is part of history.
Sleep Till Noon
By: Max Shulman
Shulman's fourth satiric novel is perhaps his best. Harry Riddle, a cafeteria bus boy does well. Illustration by Bill Crawford.
Chicago Confidential
By: Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer
Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.
Who was the US President on August 04, 1950?
On August 04, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1950?
On August 04, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1950?
On August 04, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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 August 1950?
August 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
