Thursday January 12, 1950: on this day

January 12, 1950 was the 12th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 12, 1950 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 12, 1950, who was born and died on January 12, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rag Mop by Ames Brothers), movies (e.g. Gun Crazy, directed by Joseph H. Lewis), TV series (e.g. The Show Goes On) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1950?


January 12, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1950 can also be written as 1/12/1950 in the US and as 12/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

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January 12, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1950:

  • Swedish tanker rams british submarine truculent in thames, 64 die.
  • Ussr re-introduces death penalty for treason, espionage and sabotage.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 12, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 12:22 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 12, 1950?


Famous people born on January 12, 1950:

  • Patrice Dominguez

    He was a french professional tennis player.

  • Sheila Jackson Lee

    American lawyer, judge, and politician.

  • Dorrit Moussaieff

    5th first lady of iceland, israeli-icelandic jewelry designer and businesswoman.

  • Göran Lindblad

    Swedish politician and dentist.

  • Bob McEwen

    American politician and businessman.

  • Marilyn R Smith

    Microbiologist.

  • Ricky Ray Rector

    American murderer (d. 1992).

  • Sheila Lee

    American politician and judge of law.

  • Bob McEwen American politician (Representative-Republican-Ohio

    1981-).

  • Alireza Azizi
  • Brian Blume
  • Michail Viarhiejenka
  • Pasquale Panella
  • Franco Piersanti
  • Zinaida Amosova

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 3 months old,

or 891 months and 13 days old,

or 3876 weeks

or 27132 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 1950.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 12, 1950:

  • Koos van de Griend

    Composer dies at 44.

  • Pedro Calomino
  • James Colescott
  • Petre Dumitrescu
  • John M. Stahl

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1950:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1950 was Rag Mop by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rag Mop

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January 12, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gun Crazy

Gun Crazy

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: John Dall, Peggy Cummins, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky

Country: United States of America

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Whirlpool

Whirlpool

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer, Charles Bickford

The Great Rupert

The Great Rupert

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake, Frank Orth

Ambush

Ambush

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Robert Taylor, John Hodiak, Arlene Dahl, Don Taylor

January 12, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Show Goes On

The Show Goes On

Release year: 1950

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Cavalcade of Bands

Cavalcade of Bands

Release year: 1950

The Carolyn Gilbert Show

The Carolyn Gilbert Show

Release year: 1950

January 12, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton

The Seven Storey Mountain

By:

The Seven Storey Mountain, a modern-day Confessions Saint Augustine, is one of most important religious works of twentieth century.

The Way West by A.B. Guthrie Jr

The Way West

By:

The WAY WEST is a classic that's both entertaining and informative. It tells the story of pioneer spirit and western passage. This celebrated novel, which is the sequel to THE BIGSKY, tells the story of a frontiersman who returns to …

This I Remember by Eleanor Roosevelt

This I Remember

By:

Harper & Brothers, 1949. There is no edition. Blue cloth hardcover. There are small tears at the spine. Inside cover: Previous owner signature and stamp.

The Dream Merchants by Harold Robbins

The Dream Merchants

By:

The New York Times bestseller The Carpetbaggers is back with a story of passion, intrigue and power. The New York Times bestseller The Dream Merchants spent 11 weeks on the best-sellers list. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the early …

The Woman Of Rome by Alberto Moravia

The Woman Of Rome

By:

The backdrop to Alberto Moravia’s most famous novel, The Woman of Rome is the glittering and cynical Rome under Mussolini. This is the story of Adriana. She's a young girl who has no wealth but her beauty and models naked …

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Who was the US President on January 12, 1950?

On January 12, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1950?

On January 12, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1950?

On January 12, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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What happened in 1950?

1950 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
  • Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
  • As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances

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What was the calendar for January 1950?

January 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1950 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 12, 1950