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Thursday February 23, 1950: on this day
February 23, 1950 was the 54th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 23, 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 23, 1950, who was born and died on February 23, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 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 23rd, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1950?
- February 23, 1950: What happened on that day?
- February 23, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1950?
- February 23, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1950?
What day of the week was February 23, 1950?
February 23, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1950 can also be written as 2/23/1950 in the US and as 23/2/1950 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 23, 1950:
- United kingdom general election, 1950 : the labour party, led by clement attlee remains in office but the tories, led by winston churchill increase their seats in the house of commons.
- Klaus fuchs is convicted in london of spying against both britain and the united states for the soviet union, by giving to the latter top secret atomic bomb data.
- Acting chinese president li tsung-jen ends his term in office.
- Chiang kai-shek resumes his duties as chinese president after moving his government to taipei, taiwan.
February 23, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 12:37 am.
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 23, 1950?
Famous people born on February 23, 1950:
- Rebecca Goldstein
American philosopher and author.
- John Greaves
British bass guitarist and composer.
- Steve Priest in London
England; rock bassist (sweet hayes).
- Maxi
Irish singer and radio personality.
- Charles Edge
- Roger Brown
- Jean-Hubert Austin
- Laura Olivari
- Giorgio Stirano
- Mary Pat Gleason
- Alain Coulange
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
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Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
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February 23, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 74 years 1 month old,
or 889 months and 24 days old,
or 3868 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27081 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1950?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 23, 1950.
February 23, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
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Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
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Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1950:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1950:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 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 23, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1950 was Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 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 23, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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 23, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Rage To Live
By: John O'Hara
A Rage to Live was a huge success when it first appeared in 1949. It is a social chronicle that covers large areas of America, set against Fort Penn, Pennsylvania (a city with a lot of history).
I, My Ancestor
By: Nancy Wilson Ross
Ms. Wilson was later to immerse herself in Zen Buddhism. An emotionally and physically dead-end occurs in the relationship between a successful young executive and his wife.
White Collar Zoo
By: Clare Barnes
Here are some familiar office specimens, including the Chairman of Board and the Boss's Wife. They were captured with deadly hilarity.
American Freedom And Catholic Power
By: Paul Blanshard
Mild tanning to spines and pages. Otherwise, it is a clean, solid copy.
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.
Who was the US President on February 23, 1950?
On February 23, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1950?
On February 23, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1950?
On February 23, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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.
