What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1950?

About April 12th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) achieved a groundbreaking scientific milestone by capturing the first photograph demonstrating the appearance of atoms. Using advanced x-ray techniques, they created a magnified image of iron and sulphur atoms within the mineral marcasite, with a magnification exceeding 10 million times. This revolutionary visualization provided unprecedented insight into atomic structure and marked a significant advancement in scientific imaging and understanding of matter.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1950 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Count Every Star by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Wagon Master directed by John Ford

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April 12, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1950:

  • First Photographic Visualization of an Atom Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) achieved a groundbreaking scientific milestone by capturing the first photograph demonstrating the appearance of atoms. Using advanced x-ray techniques, they created a magnified image of iron and sulphur atoms within the mineral marcasite, with a magnification exceeding 10 million times. This revolutionary visualization provided unprecedented insight into atomic structure and marked a significant advancement in scientific imaging and understanding of matter.
  • Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance The 30-year Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance officially went into effect, solidifying the strategic partnership between the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. Signed on February 14, 1950, the treaty established a mutual defense pact, committing both nations to defend each other in the event of an external invasion. This agreement was a critical diplomatic milestone during the early years of the Cold War, symbolizing the alignment between two major communist powers.
  • Kari Palaste, Finnish Architect Kari Palaste, a notable Finnish architect, was born or recognized on this date. While specific details about his architectural contributions are not provided, Finnish architects of this era were known for their innovative designs that often blended modernist principles with Nordic aesthetic sensibilities.

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April 12, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1950?


April 12, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1950 can also be written as 4/12/1950 in the US and as 12/4/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 12, 1950?


Famous people born on April 12, 1950:

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April 12, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1950:

  • Tito Pellicciotti

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April 12, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 12, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1950 was Count Every Star by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

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April 12, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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April 12, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 03:08 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1950?


Someone born on April 12, 1950 is:

75 years 1 month old,

or 901 months and 2 days old,

or 3918 weeks

or 27426 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1950?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1950.

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