Thursday 16 February 1950
It was Thursday, under the sign of Aquarius. The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include William Katt in Los Angeles and Peter Hain.
Stage Fright, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1950
while The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching What's My Line?.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Old Newspapers
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 16 February 1950 ?
Holidays:
- Saint Juliana
- Saint Lucilla
- Remembrance of Lambertus
- Saint Jeremias
- Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
- Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
- Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)
Famous Birthdays:
- William Katt in Los Angeles: California, USA; actor (Greatest American Hero, First Love).
- Peter Hain: British politician, a Member of Parliament, returned at General Election 4/01/1991 to replace the deceased member, Donald Coleman.
- Roman Tam: Hong Kong singer (Roman and the Four Steps) (d. 2002).
- Kazuki Tomokawa: Japanese acid-folk singer.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1950 ?
Top #2 songs in the USA
- Frankie Laine - The Cry Of The Wild Goose
- Rag Mop - Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Home Sweet Zoo
Paperback, Wear and creasing to cover, pictures in black and white, pages good
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This I Remember
Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt. She retells the tales of her courtship with Franklin ,the governership,the election,and presidency all leading up until the death of FDR. Almost 400 pages long with b+w photos throughout.
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The Mature Mind
First published in 1949, this book is still well regarded today, and frequently cited by readers as one of the best books they ever read.
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White Collar Zoo
Familiar office specimens, from the Chairman of the Board to the Boss's Wife, captured here with deadly hilarity.
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?