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August 02, 1950 was the 214th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 02, 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 02, 1950, who was born and died on August 02, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1950?
- August 02, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1950?
- August 02, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1950?
What day of the week was August 02, 1950?
August 02, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1950 can also be written as 8/2/1950 in the US and as 2/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1950 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 11:35 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 02, 1950?
Famous people born on August 02, 1950:
![Kathryn Harrold]()
Kathryn HarroldAmerican actress.
![Mathieu Carrière]()
Mathieu CarrièreMathieu carrière is a german actor known for his roles in numerous films and television shows.
- Kenneith Kutaragi
Kenneith Kutaragi is a Japanese engineer who is known as the 'Father of the PlayStation' for his work at Sony.
- Lance Ito
American japanese-american jurist, bespectacled and bearded, who was the o.j.
- Graham Hancock
Author known for his unconventional theories about ancient civilizations.
- Kutaragi
Known as the 'Father of the PlayStation' for his work at Sony Computer Entertainment.
- Jussi Adler-Olsen
Danish publisher and author.
- Ted Turner
British guitarist.
- Kathryn Harrold in Tarzewell
Virginia, usa; actress (macgruder & loud).
- Sue Rodriguez
Canadian assisted suicide advocate (born in 1950).
- Gilberto Luchini
- Tore Cervin
- Jean-Marie Lovey
- Halldóra K. Thoroddsen
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
![Dom DeLuise]()
Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
![Carroll O'Connor]()
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
![Isabel Allende]()
Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 8 months old,
or 884 months and 23 days old,
or 3847 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26930 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1950?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1950.
August 02, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1950:
- Alfréd Eross
- Elisabetta di Lussemburgo
- Alberto Costa
- Luigi Lavitrano
- Giuseppe Rolla
- Plinio Romaneschi
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
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August 02, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1950:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 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 02, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Stubborn Heart
By: Frank G. Slaughter
Romantic story about how a young, daring doctor defied wealthy neighbors to achieve his goals
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.
Chicago Confidential
By: Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer
Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.
The Little Princesses
By: Marion Crawford
This touching and groundbreaking account of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth's childhood with their nanny is a moving and heart-warming one. It includes a foreword from Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent.
Who was the US President on August 02, 1950?
On August 02, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1950?
On August 02, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1950?
On August 02, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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.
