What happened on Saturday February 18, 1950?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1950:

• U.S. Businessman Convicted of Espionage in Hungary Robert A. Vogeler, a telephone company executive, was tried in a Budapest court for espionage charges. He pleaded guilty and claimed he attempted to help atomic scientists escape from Communist-controlled Hungary. Subsequently sentenced to 15 years in prison, this event highlighted Cold War tensions and the complex geopolitical landscape of the era.
• Atomic Energy Commission Radiation Research with Mice Scientists at Oak Ridge, Tennessee conducted extensive radiation research using 40,000 mice to investigate potential genetic effects of atomic radiation on human heredity. This groundbreaking study was part of the post-World War II scientific efforts to understand the long-term biological consequences of nuclear technology.
• John Hughes Birth John Hughes, a prominent American film director, producer, and writer known for iconic 1980s teen movies, was born. His influential work would later include classics like "The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
• Broadway Musical Closes After Short Run "Dance Me a Song" concluded its Broadway performance at the Royale Theater in New York City after a brief 35-performance run, reflecting the competitive and unpredictable nature of mid-20th century theatrical productions.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1950

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1950

February 18, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 49th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1950 can also be written as 2/18/1950 in the US and as 18/2/1950 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1950 in February 1950 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1950:

• John Hughes

  Legendary American film director who defined 1980s teen cinema with iconic movies like 'The Breakfast Club', 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', and...

• Cybill Shepherd

  Renowned American actress and model who rose to fame after being discovered by Peter Bogdanovich.

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1950:

• Riccardo Nowak

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on February 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1950 was The Third Man Theme by Anton Karas, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Anton Karas - The Third Man Theme
2. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - My Foolish Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 18, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1950

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Someone born on February 18, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 25 days old,

or 3925 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27478 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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

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

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