What happened on Sunday February 12, 1950?

About February 12th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 12, 1950, U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy dramatically claimed to possess a list of 205 communist sympathizers working within the United States government. This sensational allegation marked a pivotal moment in the early Cold War era, sparking widespread fear and initiating the notorious 'Red Scare' that would significantly impact American political and social life throughout the 1950s.
  • Day of the week: February 12th, 1950 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Madeleine directed by David Lean

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February 12, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1950:

  • McCarthy's Communist Accusations On February 12, 1950, U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy dramatically claimed to possess a list of 205 communist sympathizers working within the United States government. This sensational allegation marked a pivotal moment in the early Cold War era, sparking widespread fear and initiating the notorious 'Red Scare' that would significantly impact American political and social life throughout the 1950s.
  • Einstein's Nuclear Warning Renowned physicist Albert Einstein issued a critical warning about the dangers of the hydrogen bomb on February 12, 1950. As one of the world's most respected scientists and a key figure in understanding nuclear physics, Einstein's caution highlighted the potentially catastrophic implications of nuclear weapons development during the early stages of the Cold War.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 12, 1950?


February 12, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1950 can also be written as 2/12/1950 in the US and as 12/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 12, 1950?


Famous people born on February 12, 1950:

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Renowned Canadian actor known for intense character roles in science fiction and action films, with a distinctive voice and powerful screen...

  • Angelo Branduardi

    Influential Italian folk musician who blended traditional music with contemporary styles, creating a unique and poetic musical approach.

  • Steve Hackett

    Legendary guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis, known for his innovative guitar techniques and successful solo career.

  • Gérard Zerbi
  • Jean-Marc Pastor

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Famous people born on February 12th

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


Famous people died on February 12, 1950:

  • Dirk Coster

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February 12, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1950 was Rag Mop by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

  1. - Rag Mop youtube
  2. - The Cry Of The Wild Goose youtube
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February 12, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 01:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1950.

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How old is someone born on February 12, 1950?


Someone born on February 12, 1950 is:

75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 2 days old,

or 3926 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27485 days old,

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

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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

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

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