What happened on Saturday August 05, 1950?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1950:

• Battles of Pusan Perimeter Begin Critical battles of the Korean War commenced, including the battles of Masan, Naktong Bulge, P'ohang-dong, and Taegu. These engagements were part of the larger Battle of Pusan Perimeter, a pivotal moment in the conflict.
• Chinese Preparation for Korean War Intervention Chinese General Gao Gang was tasked with preparing the Northeast Border Defense Force for potential intervention in Korea, signaling China's strategic considerations in the emerging conflict.
• B-29 Superfortress Crash in California A tragic aviation accident occurred when a bomb-laden B-29 Superfortress crashed into a residential area near Fairfield-Suisun Air Base, resulting in 17 fatalities and 68 injuries, highlighting the risks of military aviation.
• Florence Chadwick Swims the English Channel Pioneering long-distance swimmer Florence Chadwick completed a remarkable swim across the English Channel, further establishing her reputation as a groundbreaking endurance athlete.
• Ezzard Charles Retains Heavyweight Boxing Title Boxer Ezzard Charles successfully defended his heavyweight championship by knocking out Freddie Beshore, demonstrating his dominance in the boxing ring during the early 1950s.
• Rose Mittermaier: German Olympic Skier Rose Mittermaier was a notable German alpine ski racer who would later win Olympic gold in 1976 in the slalom and downhill events. This entry marks her early life in the German Federal Republic.

Events in 1950

August 05, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1950

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1950

August 05, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1950 can also be written as 8/5/1950 in the US and as 5/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1950:

• Rosi Mittermaier

  Legendary German alpine ski racer who won two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, becoming a national sports icon.

• Holly Palance
• Bernard Bretonnière
• Eugène Durif

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1950:

• Emil Abderhalden
• Carlo Alessandro Conighi
• Jack Sibbit

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Goodnight Irene

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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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 05, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1950 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 02:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1950

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Someone born on August 05, 1950 is:

74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 18 days old,

or 3898 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1950?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1950.

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