Saturday October 21, 1950: on this day

October 21, 1950 was the 294th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 21, 1950, who was born and died on October 21, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 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 21st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 1950?


October 21, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 294th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1950 can also be written as 10/21/1950 in the US and as 21/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

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October 21, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1950:

  • Death penality abolished in belgium
  • Tom powers of duke scores six touchdowns.
  • Chinese forces occupy tibet.
  • Korean war: heavy fighting begins between british and australian forces and north koreans during the battle of yongju.

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October 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:23 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

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 21, 1950?


Famous people born on October 21, 1950:

  • Roosevelt Jones

    Roosevelt Jones was a professional basketball player known for his time with the Indiana Pacers in the ABA.

  • Ronald McNair

    Crew of space shuttle challenger (born in 1950).

  • Leela Vernon

    Belizean musician and cultural conservationist (d. 2017).

  • David H G viscount Lascelles

    Grandson of english princess mary.

  • Chris Cannon

    Politician.

  • Nikki Grimes

    Author.

  • Tom Petty

    Musician.

  • Ronald E McNair in Lake City

    South carolina, usa; astronaut (sts 41b, 51l-challenger disaster).

  • Jean Billon

    French astrologer.

  • Linda Tuero
  • Savio Hon Tai-Fai
  • Antonio Loddo
  • Paul Philipp
  • Severino Salvemini
  • Rita Kirst
  • Ernesto Ureta

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 5 months old,

or 881 months and 8 days old,

or 3831 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26823 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 21, 1950?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 21, 1950.

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October 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1950:

  • Pablo Chávez Aguilar
  • Felice Ferrari Pallavicino

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Isabelle Eberhardt

    A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st

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October 21, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 1950:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 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 21, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 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 21, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 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 21, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 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 21, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 21, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Across The River And Into The Trees by Ernest Hemingway

Across The River And Into The Trees

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HEMINGWAY'S POIGNANT STORY OF A LOVE FOUND TOO EARLY Set in Venice at the end of World War II. Across the River, into the Trees is the bittersweet tale

The Little World Of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi

The Little World Of Don Camillo

By:

Hear is a joyful book that's inspired by a vibrant faith in men of goodness and God's infinite patience for his creatures. Text is clear, bright, and free of marks.

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.

The Mature Mind by Harry Allen Overstreet

The Mature Mind

By:

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

Nuts In May by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Nuts In May

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

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 1950?

On October 21, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1950?

On October 21, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1950?

On October 21, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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.

Discover how October 1950 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 21, 1950