Friday August 11, 1950: on this day

August 11, 1950 was the 223rd day of the year 1950, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 11, 1950 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 11, 1950, who was born and died on August 11, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. All about Eve, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. Innocents Abroad) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1950?


August 11, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1950 can also be written as 8/11/1950 in the US and as 11/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

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August 11, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1950:

  • 17th nfl chicago all-star game: all-stars 17, philadelphia 7
  • Hitting just .279, yank great joe dimaggio is benched for 1st time
  • King boudouin i takes oath as royal prince of belgium
  • Boston braves' pitcher vern bickford no-hits brooklyn dodgers, 7-0.

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August 11, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:22 am and setting at 07:48 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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Who was born on August 11, 1950?


Famous people born on August 11, 1950:

  • Caeson Wozniak

    Co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Stevey Wozniak

    Co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Kimothy Wozniak

    Kimothy Wozniak is the co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Phynix Wozniak

    Phynix Wozniak is a computer engineer and co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Adream Wozniak

    Adream Wozniak is an American computer engineer and co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Bravery Wozniak

    Bravery Wozniak is a computer engineer and co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Remingtyn Wozniak

    Remingtyn Wozniak is a computer engineer and co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Evoleth Wozniak

    Co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Sydna Wozniak

    Sydna Wozniak is an American computer engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.

  • Angalina Wozniak

    Angalina Wozniak is a computer scientist and co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Erik Brann

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (iron butterfly), (d. 2003).

  • Charlene Barshefsky

    Former United States Trade Representative known for her work in international trade negotiations.

  • Gennadiy Nikonov

    Russian engineer, designed the an-94 rifle (d. 2003).

  • Elya Baskin

    Latvian-american actor.

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 7 months old,

or 883 months and 17 days old,

or 3841 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26893 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1950.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1950?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1950.

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August 11, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1950:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1950 was Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
  2. - Goodnight, Irene

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August 11, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Alina

Alina

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Giorgio Pastina

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling, Juan de Landa

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Payton, Helena Carter, Ward Bond

Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion

Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Charles Lamont

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak

The Cariboo Trail

The Cariboo Trail

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: Randolph Scott, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Bill Williams, Karin Booth

August 11, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Innocents Abroad

Innocents Abroad

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Les Blank

Don't Look Now

Don't Look Now

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg

The Stork Club

The Stork Club

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Hal Walker

Lights, Camera, Action!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Release year: 1950

Acrobat Ranch

Acrobat Ranch

Release year: 1950

August 11, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sleep Till Noon by Max Shulman

Sleep Till Noon

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Shulman's fourth satiric novel is perhaps his best. Harry Riddle, a cafeteria bus boy does well. Illustration by Bill Crawford.

The Grand Alliance by Winston S. Churchill

The Grand Alliance

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In a review of the best books of the last century, the New York Public Library called Churchill's History "monumental" and stated that the author "drew on thousands of his own."

The Mature Mind by Harry Allen Overstreet

The Mature Mind

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This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.

Roosevelt In Retrospect by John Gunther

Roosevelt In Retrospect

By:

He is a master at assessing, collecting and distributing information and has made his reportorial talents into the career and personality of someone who is part of history.

The Stubborn Heart by Frank G. Slaughter

The Stubborn Heart

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Romantic story about how a young, daring doctor defied wealthy neighbors to achieve his goals

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1950?

On August 11, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1950?

On August 11, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1950?

On August 11, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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What happened in 1950?

1950 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
  • Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
  • As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances

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What was the calendar for August 1950?

August 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1950 calendar looked like.

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