What happened on Friday May 12, 1950?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1950:

• Soviet Union Restores Death Penalty The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR reinstated the death penalty for peacetime crimes, reversing their previous abolition from May 26, 1947, signaling a significant shift in Soviet judicial policy.
• Eugene Dennis Begins Jail Sentence Eugene Dennis, the General Secretary of the Communist Party USA, commenced a one-year jail sentence for contempt of Congress, reflecting the intense political tensions and anti-communist sentiment during the early Cold War era.
• Birth of Ching Hai and Billy Squier Two notable figures were born: Ching Hai, a Vietnamese-born spiritual leader known for her humanitarian work and meditation teachings, and Billy Squier, an influential American rock musician of the 1980s.
• Darius Milhaud's Opera Bolivar Premieres in Paris Renowned French composer Darius Milhaud's opera 'Bolivar', inspired by the life of South American revolutionary Simón Bolívar, premiered at the Paris Opera, showcasing a significant moment in mid-20th century classical music.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1950

Newspapers from May. 12, 1950

May 12, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1950 can also be written as 5/12/1950 in the US and as 12/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1950 in May 1950 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1950:

• Gabriel Byrne

  Acclaimed Irish actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater, with a distinguished career spanning multiple decades.

• Helena Kennedy

  Prominent Scottish barrister, writer, and broadcaster known for her influential legal work and advocacy for human rights.

• Bruce Boxleitner

  Popular American actor best known for his roles in TV series 'Scarecrow and Mrs.

• Billy Squier

  Renowned American rock musician famous for his hit song 'The Stroke' and significant contributions to 1980s rock music.

• Steve Baskerville

  American broadcaster who worked as a weatherman and news anchor during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Louise Portal
• Pauline Lapointe

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1950:

• Charles Kemper

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1950 was Bewitched by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Mel Torme - Bewitched
2. Andrews Sisters - I Wanna Be Loved
3. Doris Day - Bewitched

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:40 am and setting at 05:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1950

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Someone born on May 12, 1950 is:

75 years and 12 days old,

or 900 months and 12 days old,

or 3915 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27406 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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