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Tuesday February 21, 1950: on this day
February 21, 1950 was the 52nd day of the year 1950, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 21, 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 February 21, 1950, who was born and died on February 21, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. The Baron of Arizona, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. Command Post) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 21, 1950?
- February 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
- February 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 21, 1950?
- February 21, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- February 21, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 21, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 21, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 21, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on February 21, 1950?
What day of the week was February 21, 1950?
February 21, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 1950 can also be written as 2/21/1950 in the US and as 21/2/1950 in UK and Europe.
February 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 21, 1950:
- Woi tv channel 5 in ames-des moines, ia (abc / pbs) begins broadcasting
- Cunard liner rms aquitania arrives at the scrapyard in faslane at the end of a 36 year career, the longest of any in the 20th century.
February 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 10:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1950.
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Who was born on February 21, 1950?
Famous people born on February 21, 1950:
- Richard Tarnas
American intellectual historian, psychologist, and astrologer.
- Louie Schwartzberg
American filmmaker specializing in nature documentaries and time-lapse photography.
- Sahle-Work Zewde
Ethiopian president.
- Hakan Nesser
Author.
- Manolo Prince
Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:
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Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
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Jordan PeeleJordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...
![Jennifer Love Hewitt]()
Jennifer Love HewittJennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...
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Ashley GreeneAshley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.
![Ellen Page]()
Ellen PageEllen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Mélanie Laurent]()
Mélanie LaurentFrench actress, director, singer, and writer.
![Christine Ebersole]()
Christine EbersoleTony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.
![Kelsey Grammer]()
Kelsey GrammerAmerican actor.
![William Baldwin]()
William BaldwinAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
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February 21, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 74 years 1 month old,
or 889 months and 29 days old,
or 3869 weeks and 3 days old,
or 27086 days old,
if you were born on February 21, 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 February 21, 1950?
There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 21, 1950.
February 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 21, 1950:
- Samuel Day
- Frank Keeping
- Gerhard Kowalewski
- Giovanni Battista Pera
What famous deaths happened on February 21st?
Famous deaths on February 21st:
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Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![Ina Claire]()
Ina ClaireStage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.
![Louis Hayward]()
Louis HaywardJohannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).
- Malcolm X
American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.
- Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...
- Cherica Easton
Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.
- Malik El Shabazz
Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.
- Hattye Moen
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Herberta Lackner
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
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February 21, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 21, 1950:
- Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
- International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).
Saints celebrated on February 21, 1950:
- Saint Pepin of Landen
- Saint Randoald
February 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1950 was Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 21, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Sinatra - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
- Mills Brothers - Daddy's Little Girl
February 21, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 21, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Baron of Arizona
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Vincent Price, Ellen Drew, Vladimir Sokoloff, Beulah Bondi
The Kid from Texas
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Audie Murphy, Gale Storm, Albert Dekker, Shepperd Strudwick
Singing Guns
Release year: 1950
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Starring: Vaughn Monroe, Ella Raines, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond
Borderline
Release year: 1950
Directed by: William A. Seiter
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, José Torvay
Buccaneer's Girl
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Frederick De Cordova
Starring: Yvonne De Carlo, Philip Friend, Robert Douglas, Elsa Lanchester
February 21, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:
Command Post
Release year: 1950
Dinner Date
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Gary Lobstein
The Show Goes On
Release year: 1950
Escape
Release year: 1949
Directed by: Roar Uthaug
February 21, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 21, 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.
This I Remember
By: Eleanor Roosevelt
Harper & Brothers, 1949. There is no edition. Blue cloth hardcover. There are small tears at the spine. Inside cover: Previous owner signature and stamp.
One On The House
By: Mary Lasswell
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The Peabody Sisters Of Salem
By: Louise Hall Tharp
Review of the colorful lives, divergent personalities, and literary friendships that the three Salem sisters have shared
Who was the US President on February 21, 1950?
On February 21, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1950?
On February 21, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 21, 1950?
On February 21, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 21st?
February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:
- 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
- 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
- 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.
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 February 1950?
February 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
