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July 26, 1950 was the 207th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 26, 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 July 26, 1950, who was born and died on July 26, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Play a Simple Melody by Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby)), movies (e.g. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, directed by Gordon Douglas), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1950?
- July 26, 1950: What happened on that day?
- July 26, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1950?
- July 26, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1950?
What day of the week was July 26, 1950?
July 26, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1950 can also be written as 7/26/1950 in the US and as 26/7/1950 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 1950:
- Knil (royal dutch east indies army) unites
July 26, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 26, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 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 July 26, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 03:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1950.
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Who was born on July 26, 1950?
Famous people born on July 26, 1950:
![Susan George]()
Susan GeorgeBritish actress who has been acting in films since childhood.
- Nicholas Evans
Writer of 'The Horse Whisperer' which was adapted into a successful film.
- Anne Rafferty
English judge and lawyer.
- Rich Vogler
American race car driver (d. 1990).
- Nelinho
Brazilian footballer and manager.
- Wim Van Dam
Dutch astrologer.
- Paul McHale
(rep-d-pennsylvania).
- Mac McCallion
- Vincenzo Battaglia
- Pasquale Ferrara
- Hans-Jürgen Jacobi
- Duncan Mackay
- Adriano Martelli
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
![Sandra Bullock]()
Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Frédéric Diefenthal]()
Frédéric DiefenthalHe was a french actor and writer.
July 26, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 24 days old,
or 3847 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26931 days old,
if you were born on July 26, 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 July 26, 1950?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 26, 1950.
July 26, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1950:
- Guido Deiro
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
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July 26, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1950 was Play a Simple Melody by Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby), according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby) - Play a Simple Melody
July 26, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Payton, Helena Carter, Ward Bond
Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Charles Lamont
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak
The Cariboo Trail
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Edwin L. Marin
Starring: Randolph Scott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bill Williams, Karin Booth
The Admiral Was a Lady
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Albert S. Rogell
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Wanda Hendrix, Rudy Vallee, Johnny Sands
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
July 26, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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
My True Story
Release year: 1950
July 26, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Seeds Of Treason
By: Ralph de Toledano and Victor Lasky
Seeds of Treason: The True Story of Hiss-Chambers Tragedy [Hardcover]
Captain Sam Grant
By: Lloyd Lewis
This is Ulysses S. Grant's account of his youth and young adulthood, originally published in 1950.
The Mature Mind
By: Harry Allen Overstreet
This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.
The Cardinal
By: Henry Morton Robinson
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.
Of Men And Mountains
By: William O. Douglas
William O. Douglas was a rare combination of man and nature that helped to define America. He was a judge on the Supreme Court, but also an avid outdoorsman.
Who was the US President on July 26, 1950?
On July 26, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1950?
On July 26, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1950?
On July 26, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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 July 1950?
July 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
