Tuesday January 31, 1950: on this day

About January 31st, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: US President Harry Truman reveals that he ordered the Atomic Energy Commission to develop the hydrogen bomb.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1950 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Justin Timberlake, Tallulah Bankhead
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: It Isn't Fair by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell)
  • Popular movie: Young Man with a Horn directed by Michael Curtiz

More about January 31st, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on January 31st, 1950.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1950?


January 31, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1950 can also be written as 1/31/1950 in the US and as 31/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

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January 31, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1950:

  • Us president harry truman reveals that he ordered the atomic energy commission to develop the hydrogen bomb.
  • President harry s. truman announces a program to develop the hydrogen bomb.
  • President truman orders the development of thermonuclear weapons.

January 31, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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January 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1950 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 06:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1950.

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Who was born on January 31, 1950?


Famous people born on January 31, 1950:

  • Janice Rebibo

    American-israeli poet and author (d. 2015).

  • Denise Fleming

    American illustrator and author.

  • Alexander Korzhakov

    Soviet bodyguard for boris yeltsin.

  • Alessandro Benvenuti

    Italian actor, screenwriter and film director.

  • Daniel Anguiviel

    French politician elected mayor of liouc, may 2014.

  • John McAlle
  • Mara Colla
  • Edward Barcik
  • Nikolaj Kruglov

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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How old is someone born on January 31, 1950?


Someone born on January 31, 1950 is:

74 years 4 months old,

or 892 months and 4 days old,

or 3879 weeks

or 27153 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1950?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1950.

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January 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

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January 31, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1950:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1950:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1950 was It Isn't Fair by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell), according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It Isn't Fair
  2. - Rag Mop
  3. - Rag Mop
  4. - (Put Another Nickel In) Music! Music! Music!
  5. - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy

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January 31, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Young Man with a Horn

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael

Country: United States of America

Riders of the Range

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Tim Holt, Richard Martin, Jacqueline White, Reed Hadley

Gunmen of Abilene

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Starring: Allan Lane, Black Jack, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft

Francis

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Donald O'Connor, Patricia Medina, Zasu Pitts, Ray Collins

La casa chica

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Roberto Gavaldón

Starring: Dolores del Rio, Roberto Cañedo, Domingo Soler, María Douglas

January 31, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Dinner Date

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gary Lobstein

The Show Goes On

Release year: 1950

Escape

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

The Stage Door

The Stage Door

Release year: 1950

January 31, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

One On The House by Mary Lasswell

One On The House

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The Woman Of Rome by Alberto Moravia

The Woman Of Rome

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The backdrop to Alberto Moravia’s most famous novel, The Woman of Rome is the glittering and cynical Rome under Mussolini. This is the story of Adriana. She's a young girl who has no wealth but her beauty and models naked …

This I Remember by Eleanor Roosevelt

This I Remember

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Harper & Brothers, 1949. There is no edition. Blue cloth hardcover. There are small tears at the spine. Inside cover: Previous owner signature and stamp.

Modern Arms And Free Men by Vannevar Bush

Modern Arms And Free Men

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The "world's most distinguished scientist in the field armaments" answers questions regarding America and future threats from technological advances in atomic fuel and manufactured disease in its hands

The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

The Parasites

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"Wickedly readable... Daphne du Maurier's instinct is so strong that every woman wants to read her." Celia, Niall, and Maria grew up in the

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1950?

On January 31, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1950?

On January 31, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1950?

On January 31, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1950?

January 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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