What happened on Wednesday August 09, 1950?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1950:

• Stalin Orders Advanced Anti-Aircraft Defense System Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin issued a strategic directive for the rapid development and deployment of the S-25 Berkut anti-aircraft missile system. The order mandated completion within one year, with the primary objective of defending Moscow against potential American B-29 bomber attacks during the early stages of the Cold War. This missile system represented a significant advancement in Soviet air defense technology and demonstrated Stalin's commitment to protecting the Soviet capital from potential aerial threats.
• Lusty Song Triumphs in Hambletonian Race Lusty Song emerged victorious in the prestigious Hambletonian Stakes, a major harness racing competition for three-year-old standardbred trotting horses. This win marked a significant moment in the horse racing calendar and highlighted the competitive spirit of standardbred racing in mid-20th century America.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1950

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1950

August 09, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1950 can also be written as 8/9/1950 in the US and as 9/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1950:

• Anémone (actress)

  Anémone is a renowned French actress famous for her iconic roles in comedy classics like 'Le Père Noël est une ordure' and 'Trois hommes et...

• Patrice Petitallot

  French astrologer and editor of 'Lettres du Cadran', specializing in professional counseling and teaching in Paris.

• Mauro Corona

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1950:

• Ernst Hollstein
• William Stewart

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1950 was Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Ames Brothers - Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
2. Red Foley & Ernest Tubb - Goodnight, Irene

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 09, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 01:26 am and setting at 06:32 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 09, 1950

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Someone born on August 09, 1950 is:

74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 14 days old,

or 3898 weeks

or 27286 days old,

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

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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

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

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