What happened on Wednesday February 01, 1950?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1950:

• Truman Establishes 'Top Secret' Classification U.S. President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 10104, introducing a new 'top secret' classification level for government information. This order refined the existing secrecy protocols and established a more nuanced approach to protecting sensitive national security information.
• Senate Proposes Electoral College Amendment The United States Senate voted 64-27 in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment to modify the Electoral College system. The amendment would have proportionally distributed a state's electoral votes based on the popular vote percentage, potentially transforming the presidential election process.
• Urho Kekkonen Elected President of Finland Urho Kekkonen was elected as the President of Finland, beginning a remarkable political career that would see him serve as president for an unprecedented 25 years, significantly shaping Finland's foreign policy during the Cold War era.
• Chiang Kai-shek Re-elected in Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek was re-elected as president of the Republic of China (Taiwan), continuing his leadership during the tumultuous period of the Chinese Civil War and the ongoing conflict with the Communist mainland.
• USSR Demands Hirohito War Crimes Condemnation The Soviet Union formally demanded international condemnation of Emperor Hirohito for war crimes committed during World War II, reflecting the ongoing tensions and unresolved historical grievances in the post-war period.
• MiG-17 Prototype First Flight The first prototype of the Soviet MiG-17 fighter aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in Cold War-era aviation technology. This advanced jet fighter would later become a prominent aircraft in the Soviet Air Force and be used extensively in conflicts like the Vietnam War.

Events in 1950

February 01, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1950

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1950

February 01, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1950 can also be written as 2/1/1950 in the US and as 1/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1950 in February 1950 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1950:

• Mike Campbell

  Renowned guitarist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the band Mudcrutch.

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1950:

• Pierre Prüm
• Giulio Emanuele Rizzo

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 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.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell) - It Isn't Fair
2. Johnnie Lee Wills - Rag Mop
3. Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra - Rag Mop
4. Teresa Brewer - (Put Another Nickel In) Music! Music! Music!
5. Bing Crosby - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1950 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 07:16 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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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1950

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Someone born on February 01, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 22 days old,

or 3925 weeks

or 27475 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1950?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1950.

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