Tuesday October 17, 1950: on this day

October 17, 1950 was the 290th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1950, who was born and died on October 17, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton), movies (e.g. Copper Canyon, directed by John Farrow), TV series (e.g. You Bet Your Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1950?


October 17, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1950 can also be written as 10/17/1950 in the US and as 17/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:20 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.

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Who was born on October 17, 1950?


Famous people born on October 17, 1950:

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Philippe Barbarin

    Italian ecclesiastical; roman catholic cardinal.

  • Wally Lamb

    American author known for his novels such as 'She's Come Undone'.

  • Sandra Reemer

    Dutch singer (as love goes).

  • Barbara Wilson

    American writer, wilson was also the founder of seal press.

  • Elinor Lipman

    Novelist.

  • Jean-François Humbert

    French politician.

  • Michael Lynn Synar

    (rep-d-oklahoma, 1979- ).

  • Emilia Lodigiani
  • Shiro Nakamura
  • Richard Nelson
  • Michael Tolkin
  • Silvano Mattesini
  • Mike Synar
  • Jordan Bikov

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 73 years 6 months old,

or 882 months and 3 days old,

or 3835 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26849 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 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 October 17, 1950?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1950:

  • Gordon Wiles

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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


Holidays on October 17, 1950:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 17, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Bushel and a Peck
  2. - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)

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October 17, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

Release year: 1950

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Macdonald Carey, Mona Freeman

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Aventurera

Aventurera

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Alberto Gout

Starring: Ninón Sevilla, Tito Junco, Andrea Palma, Rubén Rojo

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Starring: Betty Hutton, Fred Astaire, Roland Young, Ruth Warrick

All About Eve

All About Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

Release year: 1950

Starring: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman

Country: United States of America

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Release year: 1950

Starring: Frankie Thomas, Al Markim, Jan Merlin, Jack Grimes

Country: United States of America

Rancho Alegre

Rancho Alegre

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rolando Aguilar

Star Time

Star Time

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Alexander Cassini

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Bernard Miles

October 17, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Belles On Their Toes by Frank B. Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Belles On Their Toes

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The Gilbreth home is a rambling place. Life is quite different.

Behind The Flying Saucers by Frank Scully

Behind The Flying Saucers

By:

Hardcover copy in excellent condition. Ex-library copy. Ex-library copy. Jacket spine and back cover in good condition. Front of cover missing.

The Story Of Ernie Pyle by Lee G. Miller

The Story Of Ernie Pyle

By:

Clean book, no jacket

Nuts In May by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Nuts In May

By:

Black-and-white illustrations. The majority of the book was published originally in New Yorker Magazine.

The Spanish Gardener by A.J. Cronin

The Spanish Gardener

By:

He is making a fresh start when Mr Harrington Brande and Nicholas, his son, move to San Jorge, a beautiful house in the Spanish town.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1950?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1950?

On October 17, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1950?

October 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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