What happened on Monday September 11, 1950?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1950:

• Bolling v. Sharpe Civil Rights Case Initiated A landmark civil rights legal case began when 11 African-American students were denied enrollment in Washington, D.C.'s John Philip Sousa Junior High School due to racial segregation mandated by the U.S. Congress. This case would be consolidated with other significant school desegregation lawsuits, setting the stage for major civil rights reforms.
• US Korean War Strategy Expanded President Truman signed NSC 81, a National Security Council recommendation that dramatically shifted the U.S. strategy in the Korean War. The original objective of liberating South Korea was expanded to include conquering North Korea and reuniting the Korean peninsula, authorizing American troops to cross the 38th parallel dividing the two nations.
• Beetle Bailey Comic Strip Debuts The popular comic strip Beetle Bailey was first published, introducing readers to the humorous misadventures of a perpetually lazy U.S. Army soldier, which would become a cultural touchstone for generations.
• Revolutionary Typesetting Technology A groundbreaking typesetting machine that eliminated the need for traditional metal type was exhibited, signaling a significant technological advancement in printing and publishing.
• Dick Tracy TV Show Controversy The television adaptation of the Dick Tracy detective series sparked public debate about violence in media, reflecting growing concerns about the potential negative influences of television programming.
• Tragic Train Crash in Ohio A devastating train accident occurred in Coshocton, Ohio, resulting in 33 fatalities. The incident highlighted the transportation safety challenges of the mid-20th century.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1950

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1950

September 11, 1950 was a Monday and it was the 254th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1950 can also be written as 9/11/1950 in the US and as 11/9/1950 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1950 in September 1950 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1950:

• Amy Madigan

  American actress known for roles in films like 'Uncle Buck' and 'Twice in a Lifetime', with a notable career in Hollywood.

• Joe Perry

  Musician, likely referring to the Aerosmith guitarist known for his influential rock music career.

• Barry Sheene

  Legendary British motorcycle racing champion who overcame severe injuries and became an iconic figure in motorsport before succumbing to...

• Pepi Morgia

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on September 11th

Famous people died on September 11, 1950:

• Jan Smuts

  South african lawyer and statesman, he was the state attorney for the transvaal republic.

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on September 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1950 was I Love the Guy by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Sarah Vaughan - I Love the Guy
2. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 11, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 07:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on September 11, 1950

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Someone born on September 11, 1950 is:

74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 17 days old,

or 3898 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27288 days old,

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

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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

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

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