What happened on Saturday December 16, 1950?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1950:

• Truman Declares Emergency Against Communist Imperialism On December 16, 1950, U.S. President Harry Truman proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the escalating tensions of the Cold War, specifically targeting what he characterized as 'Communist imperialism'. This declaration was a significant moment in the early stages of the Korean War, reflecting the United States' growing concern about communist expansion in Asia.
• Establishment of Defense Mobilization Office The U.S. government established the Office of Defense Mobilization on December 16, 1950, a strategic response to the growing international tensions of the Cold War. This office was crucial in coordinating national defense efforts, industrial production, and resource allocation during a period of significant geopolitical uncertainty.
• Chinese Release of Wounded American POWs During the Korean War, on December 16, 1950, China conducted its third and final release of wounded American prisoners of war. While allowing these injured soldiers to return to their retreating convoy, the Chinese forces strategically retained several officers from the same units, demonstrating complex wartime diplomatic and military tactics.

Events in 1950

December 16, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1950

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1950

December 16, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1950 can also be written as 12/16/1950 in the US and as 16/12/1950 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1950 in December 1950 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1950:

• Roy Schuiten

  Roy Schuiten was a prominent Dutch professional cyclist who competed in road and track cycling, later transitioning to team management.

• Ippolita Ghedini

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1950:

• Charles Bennett
• Fernando Gelich
• Ettore Giuria

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on December 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1950

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Someone born on December 16, 1950 is:

74 years 4 months old,

or 892 months and 28 days old,

or 3882 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1950?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1950.

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