Friday March 17, 1950: on this day

March 17, 1950 was the 76th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 17, 1950 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 17, 1950, who was born and died on March 17, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1950, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. House by the River, directed by Fritz Lang), TV series (e.g. Command Post) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1950?


March 17, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1950 can also be written as 3/17/1950 in the US and as 17/3/1950 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1950 in March 1950 calendar

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March 17, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1950:

  • Belgian government of eyskens resigns.
  • Element 98 (californium) announced.
  • Researchers at the university of california, berkeley announce the creation of element 98, which they name ''californium''.

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March 17, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1950.

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Who was born on March 17, 1950?


Famous people born on March 17, 1950:

  • Abdulrahim Abduljabbar

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Florenda Basa

    Dedicated politician who served her country with integrity and passion.

  • Aidan McGlinchey

    Irish republican politician and former member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army.

  • Annabel Goldie

    Scottish Conservative politician who served as the leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.

  • Dov Fischer

    American author and attorney known for his legal and political writings.

  • Michael Been

    American singer-songwriter "the call" (d.2010).

  • Patrick Adams

    American record producer and songwriter.

  • Mehmet İrtemçelik

    Turkish diplomat.

  • Luciano Conati
  • Patrizio Sandrelli
  • Rumjančo Goranov
  • Cho Jea-ki
  • Gabriele Barbaro
  • Alfio Caruso
  • Peter Robinson
  • Byron Stingily
  • Patrizia Toia

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 1 month old,

or 889 months and 2 days old,

or 3866 weeks

or 27062 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 1950.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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March 17, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1950:

  • Attilio Gallo Cristiani
  • Adolf Meyer

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

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March 17, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1950:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1950:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.

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March 17, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

House by the River

House by the River

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Louis Hayward, Lee Bowman, Jane Wyatt, Dorothy Patrick

Side Street

Side Street

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, James Craig, Paul Kelly

Quicksand

Quicksand

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Jeanne Cagney, Barbara Bates, Peter Lorre

Barricade

Barricade

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Dane Clark, Raymond Massey, Ruth Roman, Robert Douglas

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

March 17, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Command Post

Command Post

Release year: 1950

Dinner Date

Dinner Date

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gary Lobstein

The Show Goes On

The Show Goes On

Release year: 1950

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Beat the Clock

Beat the Clock

Release year: 1950

Starring: Bess Myerson

Country: United States of America

March 17, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Home Sweet Zoo by Clare Barnes

Home Sweet Zoo

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Paperback. Wear to cover, creasing, photos in black and white. Pages good.

A Rage To Live by John O'Hara

A Rage To Live

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A Rage to Live was a huge success when it first appeared in 1949. It is a social chronicle that covers large areas of America, set against Fort Penn, Pennsylvania (a city with a lot of history).

One On The House by Mary Lasswell

One On The House

By:

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A Long Day'S Dying by Frederick Buechner

A Long Day'S Dying

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This is a study in the nuances of character, atmosphere, and style. It is carefully oriented and beautifully drawn. Frederick Buechner is the author of this novel.

Mingo Dabney by James H. Street

Mingo Dabney

By:

Mingo Dabney

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1950?

On March 17, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1950?

On March 17, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1950?

On March 17, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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What happened in 1950?

1950 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
  • Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
  • As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances

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What was the calendar for March 1950?

March 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 1950 calendar looked like.

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