Tuesday August 08, 1950: on this day

August 08, 1950 was the 220th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1950, who was born and died on August 08, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. All about Eve, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1950?


August 08, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1950 can also be written as 8/8/1950 in the US and as 8/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

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August 08, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1950:

  • Babe didrikson-zaharias wins lpga all-american golf open
  • Winston churchill supports idea of a pan-european army allied with canada and the u.s.

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August 08, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:42 am and setting at 05:43 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 08, 1950?


Famous people born on August 08, 1950:

  • Martine Aubry

    French politician.

  • Natasha Vita-More

    Pioneering transhumanist and futurist known for her work on human enhancement technologies.

  • Ken Kutaragi

    Japanese businessman invented playstation.

  • Willie Hall

    American producer and drummer (the blues brothers, the bar-kays, and booker t. & m.g.

  • Lucjan Lis

    Polish-german cyclist (d.2015).

  • Sarah Dunant

    English critic and author.

  • Rodney Crowell

    Musician.

  • Alan Keyes

    Politician.

  • Lucia Annunziata
  • Greg Polis

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 8 months old,

or 884 months and 11 days old,

or 3845 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26918 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1950?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1950.

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August 08, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1950:

  • Fergus McMaster

    Qantas was founded by an australian soldier and businessman.

  • Nicolai Yakovlevich Miaskovsky

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Ernest F E Douwes Dekker

    Founder national-india party.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1950:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1950 was Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
  2. - Goodnight, Irene

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August 08, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Alina

Alina

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Giorgio Pastina

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

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 08, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Acrobat Ranch

Acrobat Ranch

Release year: 1950

August 08, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Behind Closed Doors by Ellis M. Zacharias

Behind Closed Doors

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Hardcover with jacket. 1950 Putnam edition.

Chicago Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Chicago Confidential

By:

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.

John Adams And The American Revolution by Catherine Drinker Bowen

John Adams And The American Revolution

By:

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.

Mr. Jones, Meet The Master by Peter Marshall

Mr. Jones, Meet The Master

By:

"Mr. You are permitted to read a few sermons by Dr. Marshall in 'Mr. Most people, especially teenagers, don't know what a book is.

Roosevelt In Retrospect by John Gunther

Roosevelt In Retrospect

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on August 08, 1950?

On August 08, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1950?

On August 08, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1950?

On August 08, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Tuesday August 8, 1950