What happened on Friday August 18, 1950?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1950:

• Mass Evacuation of Taegu During Korean War The city of Taegu, which had served as the temporary capital of South Korea after Seoul's fall, was completely evacuated by its 500,000 civilian residents. This mass exodus occurred as North Korean troops advanced and overran the nearby town of Kumwha, just 12 miles away, signaling the imminent threat to the city.
• South Korean Government Relocates During Korean War The South Korean government officially moved its administrative center from Taegu to Pusan (now Busan) amid the escalating Korean War, seeking a more defensible position as North Korean forces advanced.
• Assassination of Belgian Communist Party Leader Julien Lahaut, the prominent chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium, was assassinated. The Communist Party newspaper immediately attributed the murder to royalists and Rexist (far-right) elements, highlighting the intense political tensions in post-World War II Belgium.

Events in 1950

August 18, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1950

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1950

August 18, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1950 can also be written as 8/18/1950 in the US and as 18/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1950:

• Dennis Elliott

  English drummer and sculptor, best known as a member of the rock band Foreigner.

• Candice Earley

  American actress known for her role in 'All My Children' soap opera and Broadway performances in 'Grease' and 'Hair'.

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1950:

• Julien Lahaut

  Belgian soldier and politician (b. 1884).

• Vito Baccarini

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1950 was I'll Never Be Free by Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford - I'll Never Be Free
2. Jo Stafford - No Other Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 10:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1950.

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Someone born on August 18, 1950 is:

74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 5 days old,

or 3896 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27277 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1950?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1950.

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