What happened on Saturday June 17, 1950?

About June 17th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: Julius Rosenberg was arrested in the United States on suspicion of espionage, accused of leading a spy ring that allegedly transmitted classified atomic bomb information to the Soviet Union. This event was a significant moment in the early Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1950 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Bewitched by David Rose
  • Popular movie: Treasure Island directed by Byron Haskin

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June 17, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1950:

  • Julius Rosenberg Arrested for Espionage Julius Rosenberg was arrested in the United States on suspicion of espionage, accused of leading a spy ring that allegedly transmitted classified atomic bomb information to the Soviet Union. This event was a significant moment in the early Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • First Kidney Transplant in Medical History The first successful kidney transplant was performed, marking a groundbreaking moment in medical science. This pioneering surgical procedure opened new possibilities for treating end-stage renal disease and demonstrated the potential of organ transplantation.
  • Middle Eastern Security Pact Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria signed a significant regional security agreement, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East during the early Cold War period.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1950?


June 17, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1950 can also be written as 6/17/1950 in the US and as 17/6/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1950?


Famous people born on June 17, 1950:

  • Marc Jolivet

    French comedian, actor, and film director known for his comedic talent and environmental activism.

  • Lee Tamahori

    Prominent New Zealand film director known for directing action and drama films, including the James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' and the...

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June 17, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1950 was Bewitched by David Rose, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

  1. - Bewitched youtube
  2. - I Wanna Be Loved youtube
  3. - Sam's Song youtube
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June 17, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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June 17, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:41 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1950.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1950?


Someone born on June 17, 1950 is:

74 years 10 months old,

or 898 months and 16 days old,

or 3907 weeks

or 27349 days old,

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

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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