
Sunday October 01, 1950
US date format: 10/1/1950, UK date format: 1/10/1950
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 1, 1950). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Jeane Manson and Randy Quaid.
Dark City, directed by William Dieterle, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1950
while The Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching You Bet Your Life.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1950, at October 01 across the years or at October 1950 calendar.

Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 01, 1950?
Holidays
- Singapore - Children's Day
- Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- World Vegetarian Day
- French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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Events
- Browns lose to Giants, setting club record for fewest points scored by both teams (tied in 1979), New York 6, Cleveland 0
- Phillies win NL pennant on last day of season (10th inning HR)
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Italian neurosurgeon who worked for ten...
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Movies
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 01, 1950?
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Top #3 songs in the USA
- Ray Anthony - Harbor Lights
- Perry Como - Patricia
- King Cole Trio (Stan Kenton & His Orchestra) - Orange Colored Sky

Sport Games on October 01, 1950
NFL
American Football- Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 21 - 31
- Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 35 - 14
- New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 6 - 0
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Washington Redskins : 26 - 7
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TV Series
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How old am I?
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1950?
- LIFE: Swedish Red Cross woman
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: General O.P. Smith -- Sep. 25, 1950
Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 01, 1950?
On October 01, 1950 several famous people were born including, Jeane Manson, Randy Quaid, Luigino Negro.