Thursday August 24, 1950: on this day

August 24, 1950 was the 236th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1950, who was born and died on August 24, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1950?


August 24, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1950 can also be written as 8/24/1950 in the US and as 24/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

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August 24, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1950:

  • 1st us negro delegate to un appointed-es sampson
  • Operation magic carpet concludes transporting 45,000 yemenite jews
  • Edith sampson becomes the first black u.s. delegate to the united nations.

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August 24, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 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 August 24th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 03:38 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 24, 1950?


Famous people born on August 24, 1950:

  • Loren Cordain

    Loren Cordain is an American scientist and author known for promoting the Paleo Diet.

  • Regina Ip

    Regina Ip is a Hong Kong politician known for her role in the Legislative Council.

  • John Banaszak

    Three-time super bowl champion pittsburgh steelers.

  • Georg Preuße

    German drag performer and actor, mary morgan.

  • Tim White

    American paleoanthropologist, academic.

  • Bob Nash

    American basketball player, who was drafted by detroit in 1972.

  • Frank Murray

    Australian field hockey national coach (1992 96 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Huguette Bello
  • Ansley Truitt
  • Marc Aaronson
  • Terrence William Deacon
  • Renato Genovese
  • Eliza Gilkyson
  • Andrej Jakubik
  • Ami Mandelman
  • Anne Renée

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 4 days old,

or 3840 weeks

or 26880 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1950?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1950.

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August 24, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1950:

  • Ernst Wiechert

    Writer dies at 63.

  • Pierre Chareau
  • Arturo Alessandri Palma
  • Becher Gale
  • Vasilij Nikolaevič Gordov
  • Maria Melato
  • Grigorij Ivanovič Kulik

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1950:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1950 was All My Love (Bolero) by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 24, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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:

  1. - All My Love (Bolero)
  2. - Goodnight, Irene

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August 24, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La Ronde

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

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

Summer Stock

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven

Union Station

Union Station

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: William Holden, Nancy Olson, Barry Fitzgerald, Lyle Bettger

Born to Be Bad

Born to Be Bad

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: Mel Ferrer, Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan, Zachary Scott

August 24, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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

Innocents Abroad

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Les Blank

Don't Look Now

Don't Look Now

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

The Stork Club

The Stork Club

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Hal Walker

Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Release year: 1950

Hold That Camera

Hold That Camera

Release year: 1950

August 24, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

White Witch Doctor by Louise A. Stinetorf

White Witch Doctor

By:

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.

The Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson

The Cardinal

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The Cardinal became a bestseller immediately after its publication. It was a selection from the Literary Guild and was published in over a dozen languages. The book has been sold more than two million times.

Chicago Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Chicago Confidential

By:

Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.

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.

The Bizarre Sisters by Jay Walz

The Bizarre Sisters

By:

369 pages of great text.

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1950?

On August 24, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1950?

On August 24, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1950?

On August 24, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1950 calendar looked like.

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