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Saturday August 19, 1950: on this day
August 19, 1950 was the 231st day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 19, 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 19, 1950, who was born and died on August 19, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 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 19th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1950?
- August 19, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1950?
- August 19, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1950?
What day of the week was August 19, 1950?
August 19, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 231st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1950 can also be written as 8/19/1950 in the US and as 19/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1950:
- Abc begins saturday morning kid shows (animal clinic and acrobat ranch).
August 19, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 19, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:57 pm and setting at 10:47 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 19, 1950?
Famous people born on August 19, 1950:
- Michaeljames Huffington
Michaeljames Huffington is a Greek-American entrepreneur and media mogul who co-founded The Huffington Post.
- Duanne Kuiper
Duane Kuiper is a former Major League Baseball player who played second base and third base.
- Jennie Bond
British journalist known for her work as the BBC's royal correspondent.
- Van Jacobson
Known for his work on TCP/IP protocols.
- Sudha Murty
Indian author and teacher, head of infosys foundation.
- Graeme Beard
Australian cricketer.
- Peter Cardarelli
American musician and tenor sax player in europe, peter is an american musician.
- Robert Friedland
Businessman.
- Pavel Turnovský
Pavel turnovska1/2 is a czech astrologer.
- Reinhard Fabisch
- Francesco Tritto
- Jürgen Bähringer
- Vincenzo Recchia
- Muhammad Mian Soomro
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
![Bill Clinton]()
Bill ClintonAmerican politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![Nandana Sen]()
Nandana SenIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
![John Stamos]()
John StamosJohn stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
![Valérie Kaprisky]()
Valérie KapriskyFrench actress.
![Jill St. John]()
Jill St. JohnJill st.
![Kyra Sedgwick]()
Kyra SedgwickKyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
![Maria de Medeiros]()
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress and director.
![Peter Gallagher]()
Peter GallagherArmonk, new york -- actor.
![Fred Thompson]()
Fred ThompsonHe is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months
or 3843 weeks and 6 days old,
or 26907 days old,
if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1950?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1950.
August 19, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1950:
- Giovanne Giorgi
Italian engineer known for his work on the international system of electrical units.
- Emmory Sinclair
Emmory Sinclair was a prominent American essayist known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious writings.
- Alce Nero
- Black Elk
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Alastair Sim]()
Alastair SimScottish actor on film and stage.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
Hermione BaddeleyEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
![Utpal Dutt]()
Utpal DuttBangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th
August 19, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1950:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1950:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Look Younger, Live Longer
By: Gayelord Hauser
This book contains sound and sane advice that will make your mature years more enjoyable and healthier.
The Cocktail Party
By: T.S. Eliot
Modern verse play about searching for meaning. A psychiatrist is the catalyst. "An authentic modern masterpiece" (New York Post).
Seeds Of Treason
By: Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky
Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]
Who was the US President on August 19, 1950?
On August 19, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1950?
On August 19, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1950?
On August 19, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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.
