Sunday October 08, 1950: on this day

October 08, 1950 was the 281st day of the year 1950, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 1950, who was born and died on October 08, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A. by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. All About Eve, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. You Bet Your Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1950?


October 08, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 281st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1950 can also be written as 10/8/1950 in the US and as 8/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

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October 08, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1950:

  • 4th nhl all-star game: detroit beat all-stars 7-1 at detroit
  • Cleveland browns play pittsburgh for 1st time, beat steelers 30-17

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October 08, 1950: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 6 - 27
  • New York Giants - Washington Redskins : 21 - 17
  • New York Yanks - Green Bay Packers : 44 - 31
  • San Francisco 49ers - Detroit Lions : 7 - 24
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October 08, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 08, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.

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Who was born on October 08, 1950?


Famous people born on October 08, 1950:

  • Tery Gou

    Tery Gou is a Taiwanese business magnate and the founder and former chairman of Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics...

  • Meritt Pekar

    American political activist and independent candidate for President of the United States in 2004.

  • Robert Bell

    American musician and member of kool and the gang.

  • Blake Morrison

    English poet, author, and academic.

  • Robert Bell (Kool)

    American singer-songwriter and bass player.

  • Jakaya Kikwete

    Politician.

  • American singer-songwriter and bass player (kool & the gang).

  • Robert "Kool" Bell

    Youngstown, ohio -- rocker.

  • Jane O'Meara Sanders
  • Fred Gage

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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October 08, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 5 months old,

or 881 months and 21 days old,

or 3833 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26836 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 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 October 08, 1950?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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October 08, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 1950:

  • Yandell Walton

    Noted sculptor recognized for his public monuments and memorials.

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

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October 08, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1950:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1950:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1950 was Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A. by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 08, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A.
  2. - Nevertheless (I'm In Love with You)
  3. - Harbor Lights
  4. - All My Love (Bolero)

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October 08, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

All About Eve

All About Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Country: United States of America

Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith, John Qualen

Two Flags West

Two Flags West

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Linda Darnell, Jeff Chandler, Cornel Wilde

Walk Softly, Stranger

Walk Softly, Stranger

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Spring Byington, Paul Stewart

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

October 08, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

Release year: 1950

Starring: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman

Country: United States of America

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Release year: 1950

Starring: Frankie Thomas, Al Markim, Jan Merlin, Jack Grimes

Country: United States of America

Rancho Alegre

Rancho Alegre

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rolando Aguilar

Star Time

Star Time

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Alexander Cassini

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Bernard Miles

October 08, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Drawn From Memory by John T. McCutcheon

Drawn From Memory

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

The Little World Of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi

The Little World Of Don Camillo

By:

Hear is a joyful book that's inspired by a vibrant faith in men of goodness and God's infinite patience for his creatures. Text is clear, bright, and free of marks.

Chicago Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Chicago Confidential

By:

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 Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson

The Cardinal

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The Cardinal became a bestseller immediately after its publication. It was a selection from the Literary Guild and was published in over a dozen languages. The book has been sold more than two million times.

Owen Glen by Ben Ames Williams

Owen Glen

By:

Owen Glen, Ben Ames Williams and Houghton Mifflin Co. 1950 1st Edition (dated on the Title page), 629 pp., top edge blue. This book contains two Doubleday Books order cards.

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1950?

On October 08, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1950?

On October 08, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1950?

On October 08, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 1950?

October 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1950 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 8, 1950