What happened on Tuesday October 17, 1950?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1950:

• Empire Zinc Strike: A Landmark Labor Rights Protest In a powerful demonstration of labor activism and civil rights, the local chapter of the International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers initiated a groundbreaking strike on October 17, 1950, in Grant County. The workers, predominantly Mexican American, demanded an end to systemic wage discrimination and unequal working conditions. The strike, which lasted eight months until June 1951, was marked by extraordinary resilience and solidarity, particularly from the women and children who maintained the picket line despite facing mass arrests, physical violence, and internal resistance. The strike became a pivotal moment in labor history, highlighting the intersections of racial discrimination, workers' rights, and gender dynamics in mid-20th century America. When a court injunction threatened strikers with jail time, the community's women emerged as unexpected leaders, continuing the protest and challenging both external oppression and internal patriarchal structures.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1950

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1950

October 17, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1950 can also be written as 10/17/1950 in the US and as 17/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1950:

• Howard Rollins

  American actor known for his roles in 'Amos & Andrew' and the TV series 'In the Heat of the Night', who received an Oscar nomination for 'A...

• Philippe Barbarin

  French Catholic Cardinal who served as Archbishop of Lyon and was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in France.

• Shiro Nakamura
• Wally Lamb

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on October 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Perry Como & Betty Hutton - A Bushel and a Peck
2. Ray Anthony - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:20 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1950

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Someone born on October 17, 1950 is:

74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 27 days old,

or 3891 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27238 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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