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August 01, 1950 was the 213th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 01, 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 01, 1950, who was born and died on August 01, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. Alina, directed by Giorgio Pastina), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1950?
- August 01, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1950?
- August 01, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1950?
What day of the week was August 01, 1950?
August 01, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1950 can also be written as 8/1/1950 in the US and as 1/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1950:
- Guam adopts constitution
- Us territory of guam created.
- King leopold of belgium abdicates, baudouin becomes king.
- American bowling congress ends all-white-males rule.
- Guam is organized as an unincorporated territory of the united states as the president harry s. truman signs the guam organic act.
August 01, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 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 01, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1950 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 10:33 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 01, 1950?
Famous people born on August 01, 1950:
- Ellaree Emerson
Ellaree Emerson is a contemporary American poet whose work has been widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
- Roy Williams
Roy williams is a retired american college basketball coach, best known for his successful coaching career at the university of north...
- Burwell Wilkins
Burwell Wilkins is a respected biologist known for his research in the field of molecular biology.
- Jim Carroll
American poet, singer, and rock composer.
- Wilba Weatherwax
Wilba Weatherwax was a powerful and respected witch who lived in the fictional Discworld universe created by author Terry Pratchett.
- Miachel Martin
Former Taoiseach of Ireland.
- Art Coviello
Former CEO of RSA Security, leading figure in cybersecurity.
- Delores Phillips
American author known for her novel 'The Darkest Child.
- Doug Tract
Bronx, new york -- radio dj greaseman.
- Bunkhouse Buck
American professional wrestler.
- Steve Bracey
- Stephan Braunfels
- Loles León
- Fernando Molinos
- Teófilo Eduardo Veras López (Teo Veras)
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
![Jason Momoa]()
Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
August 01, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 19 days old,
or 3846 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26926 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1950?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1950.
August 01, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1950:
- Burkley Sinclair
Burkley Sinclair was a renowned British poet who was known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Humphrey Mitchell
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st
August 01, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1950:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1950:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 01, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Sinatra - Goodnight Irene
August 01, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Alina
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Giorgio Pastina
Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling, Juan de Landa
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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
August 01, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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
The Diane Doxee Show
Release year: 1950
August 01, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Sunrise To Sunset
By: Samuel Hopkins Adams
"If any Trojan, the York State variety, of the 1830’s were still alive, he could pick out many flaws from my presentation of Troy of his time.
Sleep Till Noon
By: Max Shulman
Shulman's fourth satiric novel is perhaps his best. Harry Riddle, a cafeteria bus boy does well. Illustration by Bill Crawford.
Roosevelt In Retrospect
By: John Gunther
He is a master at assessing, collecting and distributing information and has made his reportorial talents into the career and personality of someone who is part of history.
The Stubborn Heart
By: Frank G. Slaughter
Romantic story about how a young, daring doctor defied wealthy neighbors to achieve his goals
Who was the US President on August 01, 1950?
On August 01, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1950?
On August 01, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1950?
On August 01, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
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.
