What happened on Tuesday July 04, 1950?

About July 4th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the height of the Cold War, Radio Free Europe begins its first international radio transmission, aimed at providing uncensored news and information to populations behind the Iron Curtain. This strategic communication initiative was designed to counter Soviet propaganda and promote democratic ideals in Eastern European countries.
  • Day of the week: July 4th, 1950 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Goodnight, Irene by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra)
  • Popular movie: Three Little Words directed by Richard Thorpe

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July 04, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1950:

  • Radio Free Europe Inaugural Broadcast During the height of the Cold War, Radio Free Europe begins its first international radio transmission, aimed at providing uncensored news and information to populations behind the Iron Curtain. This strategic communication initiative was designed to counter Soviet propaganda and promote democratic ideals in Eastern European countries.
  • Puerto Rico Constitutional Autonomy U.S. President Harry Truman signs Public Law 600, granting Puerto Ricans the significant right to draft their own constitution, marking a pivotal moment in the island's political development and relationship with the United States.
  • Baseball Grand Slam Record Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves ties the season grand slam record with 4 home runs, showcasing his exceptional batting skills during the 1950 Major League Baseball season.

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July 04, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 04, 1950?


July 04, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1950 can also be written as 7/4/1950 in the US and as 4/7/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 04, 1950?


Famous people born on July 04, 1950:

  • Christian Spitz

    Prominent French medical doctor and media personality known for providing health advice to young people through radio and television...

  • Philip Craven

    Former President of the International Paralympic Committee, a significant leader in Paralympic sports and disability advocacy.

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July 04, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 04, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 04, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1950 was Goodnight, Irene by Weavers (Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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July 04, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th 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 04, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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July 04, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 04, 1950 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 04, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 11:45 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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How old is someone born on July 04, 1950?


Someone born on July 04, 1950 is:

74 years 10 months old,

or 898 months and 10 days old,

or 3906 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27343 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 04, 1950?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 04, 1950.

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