What happened on Tuesday January 17, 1950?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1950:

• Kim Il-Sung's Invasion Proposal North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung initiates diplomatic communications with Soviet officials, proposing the 'liberation' of South Korea. Extensive telegram exchanges between Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang follow. By early spring, Kim secures critical support for a potential invasion from Soviet premier Joseph Stalin and Chinese leader Mao Zedong, setting the stage for future geopolitical tensions.
• The Great Brinks Robbery On January 17, 1950, after two years of meticulous planning, a sophisticated squad of armed robbers executed a daring heist at the Brinks Armored Car depot in Boston. The criminals bound and gagged five employees, successfully stealing over $2 million in cash, checks, and securities. This audacious crime was widely dubbed the 'crime of the century' due to its scale and precision.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Arms Control United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 was adopted, addressing international arms control measures and promoting global security efforts.
• Broadway Musical Opens The musical 'Alive & Kicking' debuts at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, running for 46 performances and contributing to the vibrant Broadway theater scene.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1950

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1950

January 17, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1950 can also be written as 1/17/1950 in the US and as 17/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1950:

• Luis López Nieves

  Puerto Rican-American author and academic known for his significant contributions to Latin American literature and scholarly research.

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1950:

• Henry Justin Allen
• Carlo Veneziani

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1950 was I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs) by Tony Martin & Fran Warren, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Tony Martin & Fran Warren - I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs)
2. Red Foley - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
3. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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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 17, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1950 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 05:14 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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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1950

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Someone born on January 17, 1950 is:

75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 6 days old,

or 3927 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27490 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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