What happened on Saturday August 12, 1950?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1950:

• First U.S. Atomic Weapons Safety Publication The U.S. Atomic Energy Commission published its first comprehensive book on nuclear safety, 'The Effects of Atomic Weapons', edited by Joseph O. Hirschfelder. The publication provided critical civil defense guidance, including the now-famous 'duck and cover' survival technique, reflecting the Cold War era's nuclear anxiety.
• Korean War: Bloody Gulch Massacre During the Korean War, the North Korean Army committed a horrific war crime by massacring 75 American prisoners of war at Bloody Gulch. This tragic event highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict and the extreme human cost of the war.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Humani Generis Pope Pius XII issued the encyclical Humani Generis, addressing theological and philosophical challenges to Catholic doctrine, particularly concerning evolution and human origins.
• New York Giants Defeat Ottawa Roughriders In an international exhibition match, the New York Giants (NFL) defeated the Ottawa Roughriders (Canadian Football League) with a score of 20-6 in Ottawa, Canada, demonstrating cross-league athletic competition.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1950

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1950

August 12, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1950 can also be written as 8/12/1950 in the US and as 12/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1950:

• Jim Beaver

  American actor, director, and screenwriter known for roles in television series like 'Supernatural' and 'Deadwood'.

• Steve Wozniak

  Co-founder of Apple Inc.

• Iris Berben

  Prominent German comedian and actress with significant media presence and pro-Israeli advocacy.

• George McGinnis

  Professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the NBA, known for his contributions to the Indiana Pacers.

• Kid Creole (singer)

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1950:

• Vincenzo Bonaventura Medori

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on August 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1950 was Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!) by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Ames Brothers - Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!)
2. Red Foley & Ernest Tubb - Goodnight, Irene

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 12, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 08:16 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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1950

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Someone born on August 12, 1950 is:

74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 11 days old,

or 3897 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27283 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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

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

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