What happened on Sunday July 02, 1950?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1950:

• Naval Battle of Chumonchin Chan during Korean War The first and only naval battle of the Korean War occurred off the east coast of South Korea near Jumunjin, involving HMS Jamaica, USS Juneau, and HMS Black Swan. The Allied naval forces engaged and defeated the North Korean Navy, successfully sinking three torpedo boats and two gunboats.
• Destruction of Golden Pavilion in Kyoto The historic Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), a significant cultural landmark in Kyoto, Japan, was tragically destroyed by fire, marking a significant loss to Japanese architectural heritage.
• Henri Queuille Becomes French Prime Minister Henri Queuille assumed the role of Prime Minister of France, continuing the political leadership during the post-World War II reconstruction period.
• Manuel A. Odria Elected President of Peru General Manuel A. Odria was elected President of Peru in an uncontested election, being the sole candidate on the ballot, which reflected the political climate of mid-20th century Peru.
• Bob Feller Wins 200th Baseball Game American baseball pitcher Bob Feller achieved a significant milestone by winning his 200th game, defeating Detroit with a 5-3 victory.

Events in 1950

July 02, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1950

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1950

July 02, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1950 can also be written as 7/2/1950 in the US and as 2/7/1950 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1950 in July 1950 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1950:

• Chris Mancini

  Son of famous film composer Henry Mancini, Chris is a musician who released his first solo album in 1983 and worked with various rock bands.

• Pierluigi Zappacosta
• Doron Zeilberger

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1950:

• Thomas William Burgess

  English swimmer and water polo player (b. 1872).

• Eligio Pometta

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on July 2nd

July 02, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1950 was Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra) - Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
2. Victor Young & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cherry) - Mona Lisa

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1950 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1950

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Someone born on July 02, 1950 is:

74 years 9 months old,

or 897 months and 21 days old,

or 3903 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27324 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1950?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 02, 1950.

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