Monday January 16, 1950: on this day

January 16, 1950 was the 16th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1950, who was born and died on January 16, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs) by Tony Martin & Fran Warren), movies (e.g. All about Eve, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Dinner Date) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1950?


January 16, 1950 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1950 can also be written as 1/16/1950 in the US and as 16/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

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January 16, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1950:

January 16, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 16, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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January 16, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:14 am and setting at 04:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1950.

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Who was born on January 16, 1950?


Famous people born on January 16, 1950:

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Bonnie Hammer

    Media executive who served as the Chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group.

  • Robert Schimmel

    American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1950).

  • Debbie Allen in Houston

    Texas, usa; actress/dancer (3 girls 3, lydia) - fame.

  • Brian Castro

    Author and academic from hong kong, australia.

  • Damo Suzuki

    Japanese-born singer who was part of the influential 1970's german underground rock band can.

  • Alain Genestar
  • Paulo Roberto de Freitas
  • Arne Andreassen
  • Marco Coira
  • Andrea Riccardi
  • Bob Kulick

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Laura Schlessinger
    Laura Schlessinger

    American radio personality and counselor.

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January 16, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 2 months old,

or 890 months and 3 days old,

or 3870 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27091 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1950?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1950.

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January 16, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1950:

  • Gustav Krupp
  • Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1950:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1950 was I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs) by Tony Martin & Fran Warren, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs)
  2. - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
  3. - Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

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January 16, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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

Gun Crazy

Gun Crazy

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: John Dall, Peggy Cummins, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky

Country: United States of America

Whirlpool

Whirlpool

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer, Charles Bickford

The Great Rupert

The Great Rupert

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake, Frank Orth

Ambush

Ambush

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Robert Taylor, John Hodiak, Arlene Dahl, Don Taylor

January 16, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Dinner Date

Dinner Date

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gary Lobstein

The Show Goes On

The Show Goes On

Release year: 1950

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

NBC Television Opera Theatre

NBC Television Opera Theatre

Release year: 1950

January 16, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Let Love Come Last by Taylor Caldwell

Let Love Come Last

By:

Book by Caldwell and Taylor

A Rage To Live by John O'Hara

A Rage To Live

By:

A Rage to Live was a huge success when it first appeared in 1949. It is a social chronicle that covers large areas of America, set against Fort Penn, Pennsylvania (a city with a lot of history).

American Freedom And Catholic Power by Paul Blanshard

American Freedom And Catholic Power

By:

Mild tanning to spines and pages. Otherwise, it is a clean, solid copy.

The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles

The Sheltering Sky

By:

<> Nei Rong Jian Jie :Meng Chen 70Nian De 20Shi Ji Mei Guo Wen Xue Jing Dian !Jiang Shu Liao Wo Men Yi Sheng Zhong Hui Yu Dao De Jue Da Duo Shu Wen Ti …

Prince Of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson

Prince Of Egypt

By:

The brilliant work of biblical fiction by Dorothy Clarke Wilson was Moses, The Prince Of Egypt, which was first published in 1949 as Prince of Egypt.

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1950?

On January 16, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1950?

On January 16, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1950?

On January 16, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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 January 1950?

January 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1950 calendar looked like.

Monday January 16, 1950