What happened on Thursday May 11, 1950?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1950:

• Communist Chinese Troops Capture Dongshan Island In a significant military operation during the Chinese Civil War, approximately 10,000 Communist Chinese troops successfully captured Dongshan Island from the Nationalist Chinese forces, marking another strategic advancement in the ongoing conflict.
• Kefauver Committee Hearings on Organized Crime Begin The Kefauver Committee, officially known as the Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, commenced its public hearings into organized crime in the United States. Led by Senator Estes Kefauver, these hearings would expose the extensive reach of organized crime and bring national attention to the criminal underworld.
• Eugene Dennis Begins Jail Sentence for Contempt of Congress Eugene Dennis, the General Secretary of the Communist Party USA, began preparations for his one-year jail sentence for contempt of Congress. This event was part of the broader anti-communist sentiment and political tensions of the early Cold War era in the United States.
• Belgium Mine Disaster in Borinage A tragic mining accident occurred in the Borinage region of Belgium, resulting in the deaths of 39 miners. This disaster highlighted the dangerous working conditions in coal mines during the mid-20th century and drew attention to the need for improved safety measures in the mining industry.
• McMinnville UFO Photographs Controversial photographs of an alleged unidentified flying object (UFO) were taken in McMinnville, Oregon. These images became one of the most famous and discussed UFO photographs of the mid-20th century, sparking significant debate about extraterrestrial visitation.
• Dane Iorg: Professional Baseball Player Dane Iorg, a professional baseball player, was active in Major League Baseball, playing for teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and Saint Louis Cardinals. He would later become known for his contributions to the sport during his career.

Events in 1950

May 11, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1950

Newspapers from May. 11, 1950

May 11, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1950 can also be written as 5/11/1950 in the US and as 11/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1950 in May 1950 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1950:

• Jeremy Paxman

  Highly respected British journalist and broadcaster, best known for hosting the BBC's Newsnight program and his sharp interviewing style.

• Ulf Nilsson (ice hockey)

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1950 was Bewitched by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Mel Torme - Bewitched
2. Andrews Sisters - I Wanna Be Loved
3. Doris Day - Bewitched

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:21 am and setting at 04:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1950

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Someone born on May 11, 1950 is:

74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 22 days old,

or 3912 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27386 days old,

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

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

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

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