What happened on Friday February 10, 1950?

About February 10th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) submitted a strategic intelligence report to President Harry S. Truman, providing a detailed assessment of the Soviet Union's projected nuclear weapons stockpile. The report estimated that the Soviet Union would accumulate approximately 100 atomic bombs by the end of 1953, with the potential to expand to 200 atomic bombs by the conclusion of 1955. This assessment was critical during the early stages of the Cold War, highlighting the growing nuclear capabilities of the Soviet Union and the escalating tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Day of the week: February 10th, 1950 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Madeleine directed by David Lean

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February 10, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 10, 1950:

  • CIA Report on Soviet Nuclear Capabilities The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) submitted a strategic intelligence report to President Harry S. Truman, providing a detailed assessment of the Soviet Union's projected nuclear weapons stockpile. The report estimated that the Soviet Union would accumulate approximately 100 atomic bombs by the end of 1953, with the potential to expand to 200 atomic bombs by the conclusion of 1955. This assessment was critical during the early stages of the Cold War, highlighting the growing nuclear capabilities of the Soviet Union and the escalating tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Norwegian–British–Swedish Antarctic Expedition Establishes Maudheim Station A collaborative scientific expedition from Norway, Britain, and Sweden established the Maudheim Station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The station was strategically positioned on a substantial floating ice shelf, representing a significant milestone in polar research and international scientific cooperation during the mid-20th century. This research station would provide crucial opportunities for studying Antarctic geography, climate, and environmental conditions.

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February 10, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 10, 1950?


February 10, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 41st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1950 can also be written as 2/10/1950 in the US and as 10/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 10, 1950?


Famous people born on February 10, 1950:

  • Mark Spitz

    Legendary Olympic swimmer who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, setting world records and becoming one of the most...

  • Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta

    Mexican politician and presidential candidate who was tragically assassinated in 1994, marking a significant moment in Mexican political...

  • Mike Rutherford

    Musician and founding member of the rock band Genesis, also known for his work with Mike + The Mechanics.

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Famous people born on February 10th

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February 10, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 10, 1950:

  • Marcel Mauss

    French anthropologist, who gained fame for "the gift", one of his essays that gave rise to a core of ideas.

  • Peleo Bacci
  • Joseph Charles
  • W. H. D. Rouse

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February 10, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 10, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 10, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 1950 was Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

  1. - Rag Mop youtube
  2. - The Cry Of The Wild Goose youtube
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February 10, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 10, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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February 10, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 10, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 10, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 11:46 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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How old is someone born on February 10, 1950?


Someone born on February 10, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 13 days old,

or 3923 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27466 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 1950?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 10, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 10, 1950.

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