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Tuesday August 22, 1950: on this day
August 22, 1950 was the 234th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1950, who was born and died on August 22, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. All My Love (Bolero) by Patti Page), movies (e.g. La Ronde, directed by Max Ophüls), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1950?
- August 22, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1950?
- August 22, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1950?
What day of the week was August 22, 1950?
August 22, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1950 can also be written as 8/22/1950 in the US and as 22/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1950:
- Abdel rehim swims english channel
- Althea gibson becomes the first black competitor in international tennis.
- Rotterdam harbor strike end
- The immaculate heart of mary seminary is founded in tagbilaran city, philippines.
August 22, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 01:15 am.
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 22, 1950?
Famous people born on August 22, 1950:
- Xylina Zarina
Xylina Zarina is a contemporary Russian poet acclaimed for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of nature and the human...
- Birl Harding
Birl Harding is a contemporary American novelist who writes about rural life and small-town dynamics.
- Lewis Libby
American white house chief of staff for george w. bush.
- Quinton Ross
Renowned for contributions to theoretical physics and string theory.
- Scooter Libby
He is an american lawyer and political aide.
- Ray Burris
American baseball coach and player.
- Teresa Davis
Rocker.
- Leopold Stokowski
American notable family, leopold stokowski and gloria vanderbilt.
- Nicolas Tavernost
French business leader and chief executive of m6 television channel, since 26 may 2000.
- Richard Trinkler
- Toshirō Suga
- Gino Natali
- Mariano Biondi
- Mita Medici
- Toshiro Suga (トシロー・スガ)
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Micheline Presle]()
Micheline PresleFrench actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.
August 22, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 7 months old,
or 883 months and 28 days old,
or 3843 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26904 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1950?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1950.
August 22, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1950:
- Kirk Bryan
American geologist and academic (b. 1888).
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
![Colleen Dewhurst]()
Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
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August 22, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1950:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1950:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1950 was All My Love (Bolero) by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 22, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Patti Page - All My Love (Bolero)
- Jo Stafford - Goodnight, Irene
August 22, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La Ronde
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Max Ophüls
Starring: Anton Walbrook, Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Simone Simon
Country: United States of America
The Black Rose
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
Starring: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cécile Aubry, Jack Hawkins
Country: United States of America
Summer Stock
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Charles Walters
Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven
Union Station
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Rudolph Maté
Starring: William Holden, Nancy Olson, Barry Fitzgerald, Lyle Bettger
Born to Be Bad
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Mel Ferrer, Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott
August 22, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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
Hold That Camera
Release year: 1950
August 22, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Roosevelt In Retrospect
By: John Gunther
He is a master at assessing, collecting and distributing information and has made his reportorial talents into the career and personality of someone who is part of history.
Seeds Of Treason
By: Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky
Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]
John Adams And The American Revolution
By: Catherine Drinker Bowen
This highly-acclaimed biography about the formative years and America's second president is written by Mrs. Bowen. She places John Adams in the context colonial America, and examines the significant events that followed.
Who was the US President on August 22, 1950?
On August 22, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1950?
On August 22, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1950?
On August 22, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.
