Thursday April 20, 1950: on this day
About April 20th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Baltimore's Memorial Stadium opens - Orioles of International League.
- Day of the week: April 20th, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Luther Vandross, Jessica Lange
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bewitched by Bill Snyder Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Big Lift directed by George Seaton
More about April 20th, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on April 20th, 1950.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1950?
- April 20, 1950: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1950?
- How old is someone born on April 20, 1950?
- April 20, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1950?
What day of the week was April 20, 1950?
April 20, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 110th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1950 can also be written as 4/20/1950 in the US and as 20/4/1950 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1950:
- Baltimore's memorial stadium opens - orioles of international league.
April 20, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 20, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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 April 20th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1950 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 10:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1950.
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Who was born on April 20, 1950?
Famous people born on April 20, 1950:
- Alvon Wilkins
Alvon Wilkins is a renowned American biologist who specializes in the study of plant genetics and biodiversity.
- Melicia Fitzgerald
Melicia Fitzgerald was a renowned biographer who wrote acclaimed works on historical figures.
- Eiko Shimamura
Eiko Shimamura is a Japanese dancer and choreographer known for her innovative and avant-garde dance performances.
- Himmat Shah
Prominent Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
- Alezander Lebed
A Russian general and politician who played a key role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- Kinston Gonzalez
Kinston Gonzalez was a respected geologist known for his research on plate tectonics and the formation of mountain ranges.
- Devann Wilkins
Devann Wilkins was a respected British biographer who authored acclaimed works on influential historical figures.
- Lilygrace Hemingway
Lilygrace Hemingway is a contemporary American essayist who writes about the human experience, nature, and social issues.
- Yasuo Kuwahara
A Japanese novelist known for his novels exploring the themes of identity and cultural dislocation.
- Chandra Babu Naidu
Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Robert Mair
English academic and engineer.
- N Naidu
Indian politician, 13th chief minister of andhra pradesh.
- Steve Erickson
American critic and author.
- Milt Wilcox
American baseball player.
- Colin Prescot
British balloonist andy elson and his teammate attempted to circumnavigate all of the globe in a balloon in 1999.
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Luther Vandross]()
Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
How old is someone born on April 20, 1950?
Someone born on April 20, 1950 is:
74 years 1 month old,
or 889 months and 16 days old,
or 3867 weeks and 6 days old,
or 27075 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1950?
There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1950.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
April 20, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1950:
- Herberth Ramirez
Herberth Ramirez was a renowned Spanish essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
- Duncan Mccrae
Duncan Mccrae was a Scottish essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the field of literary analysis.
- Melvern Sutcliffe
Melvern Sutcliffe was a renowned British essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
- Kazimierz Pużak
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1950:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1950:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1950:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1950 was Bewitched by Bill Snyder Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.
April 20, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bill Snyder Orchestra - Bewitched
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Sentimental Me
- Ray Anthony - Sentimental Me
April 20, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 20, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
April 20, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Road Ahead
By: John T. Flynn
Hardbound
The Pink House
By: Nelia Gardner White
Norah Holme is a seven-year-old disabled girl who is orphaned by her aunt Rose and sent to live with her aunt Rose in a strangely complex household.
The Peabody Sisters Of Salem
By: Louise Hall Tharp
Review of the colorful lives, divergent personalities, and literary friendships that the three Salem sisters have shared
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.
The Cocktail Party
By: T.S. Eliot
Modern verse play about searching for meaning. A psychiatrist is the catalyst. "An authentic modern masterpiece" (New York Post).
Who was the US President on April 20, 1950?
On April 20, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1950?
On April 20, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1950?
On April 20, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1950?
April 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
