What happened on Friday December 08, 1950?

About December 8th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Korean War, the last United Nations troops strategically withdrew from Pyongyang. The British 29th Independent Infantry Brigade provided critical cover for the retreat of U.S. 25th Infantry Division and South Korean 1st Infantry Division troops positioned between the Yalu River and North Korea's capital. As part of their tactical withdrawal, they systematically destroyed most bridges over the Taedong River, leaving only one intact.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1950 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Gunman in the Streets directed by Frank Tuttle

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December 08, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1950:

  • UN Troops Evacuate Pyongyang during Korean War During the Korean War, the last United Nations troops strategically withdrew from Pyongyang. The British 29th Independent Infantry Brigade provided critical cover for the retreat of U.S. 25th Infantry Division and South Korean 1st Infantry Division troops positioned between the Yalu River and North Korea's capital. As part of their tactical withdrawal, they systematically destroyed most bridges over the Taedong River, leaving only one intact.
  • Truman-Attlee Communication on Atomic Weapons President Harry S. Truman communicated with British Prime Minister Clement Attlee regarding the protocol for potential atomic weapon deployment, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining open communication channels about significant military developments during the early Cold War period.

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December 08, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 08, 1950?


December 08, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1950 can also be written as 12/8/1950 in the US and as 8/12/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 08, 1950?


Famous people born on December 08, 1950:

  • Rick Baker

    Renowned Oscar-winning makeup artist and special effects creator who revolutionized movie creature and character design.

  • Dan Hartman

    Talented musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer known for his work with the Edgar Winter Group and his solo career.

  • Antonio Manganelli

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December 08, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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December 08, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:23 am and setting at 04:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1950.

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How old is someone born on December 08, 1950?


Someone born on December 08, 1950 is:

74 years 5 months old,

or 893 months and 6 days old,

or 3883 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27186 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1950?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1950.

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