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August 18, 1950 was the 230th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 18, 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 18, 1950, who was born and died on August 18, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Never Be Free by Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford), movies (e.g. Rashomon, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1950?
- August 18, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1950?
- August 18, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1950?
What day of the week was August 18, 1950?
August 18, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1950 can also be written as 8/18/1950 in the US and as 18/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1950:
- Julien lahaut, the chairman of the communist party of belgium, is assassinated. the party newspaper blames royalists and rexists.
August 18, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 10:16 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 18, 1950?
Famous people born on August 18, 1950:
- Barbara Oakley
Barbara Oakley is an engineer and author known for her work on learning and teaching strategies.
- Candice Earley
American actress, best known for her role as donna beck tyler in the tv soap "all my children", in 1974-1992.
- Dennis Elliott
English drummer and sculptor (foreigner, if).
- Lynn Adams
Kingsville, texas -- lpga golfer.
- Jacques Lafragette
French homicide.
- Gary Lorentzen
American astrologer.
- Lorenzo Pinna
- José María Napoleón
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 10 days old,
or 3845 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26917 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1950?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1950.
August 18, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1950:
- Julien Lahaut
Belgian soldier and politician (b. 1884).
- Vito Baccarini
- Kurt Von Jesser militaire allemand . (° 4novembre1890)
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1950:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1950 was I'll Never Be Free by Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 18, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford - I'll Never Be Free
- Jo Stafford - No Other Love
August 18, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Rashomon
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori, Takashi Shimura
Country: United States of America
The Toast of New Orleans
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, David Niven, J. Carrol Naish
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
August 18, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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
August 18, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Stubborn Heart
By: Frank G. Slaughter
Romantic story about how a young, daring doctor defied wealthy neighbors to achieve his goals
Sleep Till Noon
By: Max Shulman
Shulman's fourth satiric novel is perhaps his best. Harry Riddle, a cafeteria bus boy does well. Illustration by Bill Crawford.
Chicago Confidential
By: Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer
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.
White Witch Doctor
By: Louise A. Stinetorf
Ellen Burton was a medical missionary who arrived in Congo to study medicine. She had little knowledge of theology and medicine. However, she did have a sense for humor and a knack for praying with others.
Who was the US President on August 18, 1950?
On August 18, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1950?
On August 18, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1950?
On August 18, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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.
