Tuesday January 17, 1950: on this day

January 17, 1950 was the 17th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1950, who was born and died on January 17, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1950?


January 17, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1950 can also be written as 1/17/1950 in the US and as 17/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

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January 17, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1950:

  • Alive & kicking opens at winter garden theater nyc for 46 performances
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  • Eleven men rob brinks armored car depot office in boston of us$1.2 million cash and us$1.5 million securities. the robbers are caught in january 1956.
  • United nations security council resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted.

January 17, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 17, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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January 17, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 05:14 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 17, 1950?


Famous people born on January 17, 1950:

  • Luis López Nieves

    Puerto rican-american author and academic.

  • Luis Nieves

    Puerto rican academic and author.

  • Přemysl Bičovský
  • Honey Irani
  • Ján Švehlík
  • Stavros Sarafis
  • Lounis Ait Menguellet
  • Tonino Zugarelli
  • Cristina Galbó
  • Rolando Thöni

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 2 months old,

or 890 months and 2 days old,

or 3870 weeks

or 27090 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1950.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1950?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1950.

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January 17, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1950:

  • Henry Justin Allen
  • Carlo Veneziani

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    St. louis, missouri -- actress ("out of the blue,white heat").

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Petr Bezruc

    Renowned Czech poet and playwright.

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1950:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Prince Of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson

Prince Of Egypt

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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.

The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

The Parasites

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"Wickedly readable... Daphne du Maurier's instinct is so strong that every woman wants to read her." Celia, Niall, and Maria grew up in the

The Mature Mind by Harry Allen Overstreet

The Mature Mind

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This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.

American Freedom And Catholic Power by Paul Blanshard

American Freedom And Catholic Power

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

Roosevelt And The Russians by Edward R. Stettinius Jr

Roosevelt And The Russians

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London : Jonathan Cape 1950. First edition in the UK. No. No. Description: 320 p. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Roosevelt. Franklin Delano.

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1950?

On January 17, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1950?

On January 17, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1950?

On January 17, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Tuesday January 17, 1950