Saturday August 05, 1950: on this day

August 05, 1950 was the 217th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1950, who was born and died on August 05, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1950?


August 05, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1950 can also be written as 8/5/1950 in the US and as 5/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

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August 05, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1950:

  • Ezzard charles kos freddie beshore to retain hw boxing title
  • Florence chadwick swims english canal

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August 05, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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41%

The moon phase on August 05, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 02:43 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 05, 1950?


Famous people born on August 05, 1950:

  • Rosi Mittermaier

    German fr, downhill / slalom (1976 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is a former American gymnast who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.

  • Luiz Gushiken

    Brazilian trade union leader and politician (d. 2013).

  • Mahendra Karma

    Indian lawyer and politician (d. 2013).

  • John Smith

    American sprinter, who participated in several events throughout his career.

  • Holly Palance in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress (thorn birds ripley's believe it).

  • Joseph Eaton

    American street person.

  • Goldie Rogers

    Canadian wrestler (d. 2012).

  • Holly Palance
    Holly Palance
  • Bernard Bretonnière
  • Eugène Durif
  • Félix Guerreiro
  • Rafiq Tağı
  • Baldwin Lonsdale
  • Davie Kemp
  • Stanislav Mitin

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 24 days old,

or 3842 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26900 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1950?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1950.

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August 05, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1950:

  • Emil Abderhalden

    Swiss physiologist/bio-chemistry dies at 73.

  • Roza Tamarkina
  • Carlo Alessandro Conighi
  • Jack Sibbit

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1950:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 05, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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:

  1. - Goodnight Irene

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August 05, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alina

Alina

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Giorgio Pastina

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling, Juan de Landa

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

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

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

The Cariboo Trail

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: Randolph Scott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bill Williams, Karin Booth

August 05, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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

Innocents Abroad

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Les Blank

Don't Look Now

Don't Look Now

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

The Stork Club

The Stork Club

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Hal Walker

Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Release year: 1950

The Diane Doxee Show

The Diane Doxee Show

Release year: 1950

August 05, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

John Adams And The American Revolution by Catherine Drinker Bowen

John Adams And The American Revolution

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This highly-acclaimed biography about the formative years and America's second president is written by Mrs. Bowen. She places John Adams in the context colonial America, and examines the significant events that followed.

The Little Princesses by Marion Crawford

The Little Princesses

By:

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.

The Stubborn Heart by Frank G. Slaughter

The Stubborn Heart

By:

Romantic story about how a young, daring doctor defied wealthy neighbors to achieve his goals

Seeds Of Treason by Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky

Seeds Of Treason

By:

Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]

Sunrise To Sunset by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Sunrise To Sunset

By:

"If any Trojan, the York State variety, of the 1830’s were still alive, he could pick out many flaws from my presentation of Troy of his time.

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1950?

On August 05, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1950?

On August 05, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1950?

On August 05, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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.

Discover how August 1950 calendar looked like.

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