What happened on Thursday February 09, 1950?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1950:

• McCarthy's 'Enemies Within' Speech On February 9, 1950, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy delivered a landmark speech at the McClure Hotel in Wheeling, West Virginia, dramatically claiming to possess a list of known communists ('enemies from within') in the U.S. State Department. This inflammatory speech captured national attention and launched the era of McCarthyism, a period of intense anti-communist persecution and paranoia in American politics.
• Einstein Warns of Nuclear Destruction Renowned physicist Albert Einstein issues a critical warning about the potential for mutual destruction in the event of a nuclear war, highlighting the grave existential risks of the emerging nuclear age.
• U.S. Army Deploys Anti-Aircraft Defenses The U.S. Army begins strategic deployment of anti-aircraft cannons to protect critical nuclear facilities and military installations, reflecting the heightened tensions of the early Cold War period.
• First U.S. Nuclear Weapon Loss Incident The U.S. Air Force experiences its first significant nuclear weapon-related incident, losing a Convair B-36 bomber carrying a Mark 4 nuclear weapon off the west coast of Canada. This event raises serious concerns about nuclear safety and potential environmental risks.
• Viet Minh Attack French Base Two Viet Minh battalions launch an attack on a French base in French Indochina, signaling escalating tensions in the region that would eventually lead to the Vietnam War.
• Pro-Communist Riots in Paris Political tensions escalate with pro-communist riots erupting in Paris, reflecting the broader ideological conflicts of the Cold War era in Europe.
• European Broadcasting Union Founded The European Broadcasting Union is established, marking an important milestone in pan-European media cooperation and communication infrastructure.
• Finland Recognizes Indonesia Finland officially recognizes Indonesia, contributing to the country's international diplomatic recognition following its independence.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1950

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1950

February 09, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 40th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1950 can also be written as 2/9/1950 in the US and as 9/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1950 in February 1950 calendar

Famous people died on February 09, 1950:

• Ted Theodore

  Australian politician, 20th premier of queensland (b. 1884).

• Abdul Qadir
• Adolf Piotr Szelążek

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on February 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1950 was Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

1. Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra - Rag Mop
2. Frankie Laine - The Cry Of The Wild Goose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 09, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 11:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1950

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Someone born on February 09, 1950 is:

75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 27 days old,

or 3930 weeks

or 27510 days old,

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

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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

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

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