What happened on Sunday April 09, 1950?

About April 9th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant moment during the McCarthy era, the United States Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari for an appeal of the contempt of Congress convictions of the 'Hollywood Ten'. By a 6-2 vote, the court let stand the convictions of these entertainment professionals who had refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, reflecting the intense political tensions of the period.
  • Day of the week: April 9th, 1950 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Riding High directed by Frank Capra

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April 09, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 09, 1950:

  • Supreme Court Upholds Hollywood Ten Convictions In a significant moment during the McCarthy era, the United States Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari for an appeal of the contempt of Congress convictions of the 'Hollywood Ten'. By a 6-2 vote, the court let stand the convictions of these entertainment professionals who had refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947, reflecting the intense political tensions of the period.
  • Bob Hope's First Television Appearance Legendary comedian Bob Hope made his groundbreaking first television appearance, marking a significant milestone in the early days of television entertainment and his own illustrious career.
  • 4th Tony Awards Honors Broadway Excellence The 4th Tony Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in theater, with 'Cocktail Party' and 'South Pacific' emerging as notable winners, highlighting the vibrant Broadway scene of the era.
  • Jimmy Demaret Wins 14th Golf Masters Championship Professional golfer Jimmy Demaret secured victory at the 14th Golf Masters Championship, shooting an impressive 283, further establishing his reputation in the competitive world of professional golf.
  • Ehtesham-ud-din: Pakistani Cricket Player Ehtesham-ud-din was a Pakistani pace bowler who represented his national cricket team in five Test matches between 1980 and 1982, contributing to Pakistan's emerging cricket legacy during the early 1980s.

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April 09, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 09, 1950?


April 09, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 99th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1950 can also be written as 4/9/1950 in the US and as 9/4/1950 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1950 in April 1950 calendar

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Who was born on April 09, 1950?


Famous people born on April 09, 1950:

  • Pierre Gagnaire

    Renowned French chef recognized for culinary excellence, holding three prestigious Michelin stars and considered one of the most innovative...

  • Eugene Rivers

    Prominent African American religious leader and social activist known for his community work in Boston, particularly through the Ten Point...

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April 09, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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April 09, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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April 09, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 09, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:49 am and setting at 11:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1950.

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How old is someone born on April 09, 1950?


Someone born on April 09, 1950 is:

75 years 1 month old,

or 901 months and 5 days old,

or 3918 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27429 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1950?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 09, 1950.

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