What happened on Friday February 17, 1950?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1950:

• 31 die in a train crash in Rockville Center, New York.
• Mao Zedong Returns from Soviet Union On February 17, 1950, Mao Zedong, the influential leader of the Communist Party of the People's Republic of China, returned home to China after a two-month stay in the Soviet Union. This return was likely significant in the context of Sino-Soviet relations and the early stages of communist geopolitical alignment.
• Secret Diplomatic Meeting Between Jordan and Israel On February 17, 1950, a significant diplomatic meeting took place at King Abdullah I's winter palace in El Shuneh. The meeting involved King Abdullah I of Jordan and Reuven Shiloah, the Director of Mossad, where the King presented a seven-point treaty proposal, potentially representing an early attempt at diplomatic dialogue between Jordan and Israel.
• Deadly Long Island Railroad Train Collision On February 17, 1950, a catastrophic train collision occurred in Rockville Centre, New York, resulting in the deaths of 29 commuters and injuring 105 others. This tragic accident is considered the worst railroad accident in the New York Metropolitan Area at the time, highlighting the critical safety challenges in mid-20th century transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1950

February 17, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1950

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1950

February 17, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1950 can also be written as 2/17/1950 in the US and as 17/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1950 in February 1950 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1950:

• Rickey Medlocke

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Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1950:

• Santiago Casares Quiroga
• Albert MacQuarrie

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1950 was The Third Man Theme by Anton Karas, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Anton Karas - The Third Man Theme
2. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - My Foolish Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 17, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:22 am and setting at 07:27 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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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1950

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Someone born on February 17, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 26 days old,

or 3925 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1950?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 17, 1950.

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