What happened on Friday March 10, 1950?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1950:

• British Colonial Discrimination Against Seretse Khama The British government refused to recognize Seretse Khama as the chief of the Bamangwato tribe in Bechuanaland (modern-day Botswana), demonstrating the pervasive racial prejudices of the colonial era. The decision was primarily motivated by Khama's interracial marriage to Ruth Williams, reflecting the systemic racism prevalent in British colonial administration at the time.
• First Volkswagen Van Debuts The iconic Volkswagen Type 2, commonly known as the Microbus or VW Bus, was first manufactured at the Wolfsburg factory in Germany. This versatile vehicle would go on to become a symbol of counterculture, freedom, and mobility in the decades that following its introduction, revolutionizing transportation and becoming a cultural icon.
• World Figure Skating Championships in Wembley The 1950 World Figure Skating Championships concluded in Wembley, England, with notable performances by American Dick Button, who secured his third consecutive men's title, and Czechoslovakian Alena Vrzáňová, who won her second consecutive ladies' championship, highlighting the competitive nature of international figure skating during the post-war era.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Mar. 10, 1950

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 1950

March 10, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 69th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1950 can also be written as 3/10/1950 in the US and as 10/3/1950 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1950 in March 1950 calendar

Famous people born on March 10, 1950:

• Bernard Giroux

  French journalist known for his participation in the Paris-Dakar rally as a copilot and his experience as an offshore boat pilot.

• Mark Lerner

  American publisher and astrologer who founded 'Welcome to the Planet Earth', an influential astrological newsletter that became a...

• Bernadette Brady

  Prominent Australian professional astrologer, author, and international lecturer known for her book 'The Eagle & the Lark' and her extensive...

• Hafiz Saeed

  Controversial Pakistani terrorist leader known for his involvement in extremist activities.

• Ted McKenna

  Musician and drummer for the Alex Harvey Band, a notable rock group.

• Elena Pulcini

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1950:

• Gabriel Delmotte
• Arthur Seward
• George Lorenzo Zundel

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on March 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 1950 was My Foolish Heart by Billy Eckstine, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Billy Eckstine - My Foolish Heart
2. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Music! Music! Music!
3. Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae - Dearie
4. Phil Harris - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
5. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - The Third Man Theme

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1950 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 10, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 10:36 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 1950

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Someone born on March 10, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 4 days old,

or 3922 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27459 days old,

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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

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

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