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August 13, 1950 was the 225th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1950, who was born and died on August 13, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 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 13th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1950?
- August 13, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1950?
- August 13, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1950?
What day of the week was August 13, 1950?
August 13, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1950 can also be written as 8/13/1950 in the US and as 13/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1950:
- Babe didrikson-zaharias wins lpga world golf championship
- President truman gives military aid to vietnamese regime bao-dai
August 13, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1950 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:41 am and setting at 08:41 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 13, 1950?
Famous people born on August 13, 1950:
- Freeman A. Hrabowski III
President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and advocate for STEM education.
- Jane Carr
English actress.
- Rusty Gerhardt
American baseball player, coach, and manager.
- Jim Beaver
Actor.
- Magdalena Matte
- Gigi Moncalvo
- Pluto Shervington
- Henry Wilmore
- Raul Ranieri Taccini
- Franco Frigo
- Marián Masný
- Michele Bovi
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 6 days old,
or 3844 weeks and 5 days old,
or 26913 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1950?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1950.
August 13, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1950:
- Esma Sultan
Esma Sultan was an Ottoman princess and entrepreneur known for her philanthropic work.
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1950:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 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 13, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 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 13, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 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:
- Ames Brothers - Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
- Red Foley & Ernest Tubb - Goodnight, Irene
August 13, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Alina
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Giorgio Pastina
Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling, Juan de Landa
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 13, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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
Acrobat Ranch
Release year: 1950
August 13, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
Mr. Jones, Meet The Master
By: Peter Marshall
"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.
The Mature Mind
By: Harry Allen Overstreet
This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.
Who was the US President on August 13, 1950?
On August 13, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1950?
On August 13, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1950?
On August 13, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
