What happened on Wednesday July 19, 1950?

Here's what happened on July 19, 1950:

• Presidential Report on Korean Conflict U.S. President Harry S. Truman provides a comprehensive report to Congress about the ongoing situation in Korea and the United States' actions as a United Nations member, underscoring the geopolitical tensions of the Korean War.
• Diplomatic Communication between India and USA Madame Vijayalakshmi Pandit, India's Ambassador, delivers a personal message from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, highlighting diplomatic relations during the early Cold War period.
• Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier New York Yankees make history by signing their first Black players, Elston Howard and Frank Barnes, contributing to the gradual integration of Major League Baseball.
• French-Vietnamese Military Campaign French and Vietnamese forces launch a strategic offensive against the Viet Minh during the First Indochina War, signaling escalating military tensions in Southeast Asia.
• Disney's First Live-Action Film RKO Radio Pictures releases Disney's groundbreaking first entirely live-action feature film, 'Treasure Island', based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, marking a significant milestone in Disney's cinematic history.
• Papal Encyclical Publication Pope Pius XII publishes the encyclical 'Summi maeroris', addressing significant religious or social concerns of the time.
• Norwegian Political Leadership Per-Kristian Foss appointed as Norwegian Minister of Finance, marking a significant moment in Norway's post-World War II governmental leadership.

Events in 1950

July 19, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 19, 1950

Newspapers from Jul. 19, 1950

July 19, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 200th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1950 can also be written as 7/19/1950 in the US and as 19/7/1950 in UK and Europe.

July 19, 1950 in July 1950 calendar

Famous people born on July 19, 1950:

• Richard Branson

  British entrepreneur and business magnate, founder of the Virgin Group, known for his adventurous spirit and multiple business ventures.

• Jack Layton

  Canadian politician who served as leader of the New Democratic Party and was a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics.

• Adrian Noble

  English theatre director and screenwriter, particularly renowned for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

• Per-Kristian Foss

  Norwegian politician who served as Minister of Finance, known for his significant contributions to Norwegian political landscape.

• Shahid Khan

  Prominent businessman known for owning the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and Premier League's Fulham F.C.

• Tom McLoughlin

  American actor, singer, filmmaker, and mime who studied with Marcel Marceau in Paris and founded the Los Angeles Mime Troupe in 1973.

• Mark Udall

  American politician who served as a United States Senator from Colorado and was known for his environmental advocacy.

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on July 19th

Famous people died on July 19, 1950:

• Arthur Newton

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on July 19th

July 19, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 1950 was Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Vic Damone - Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
2. Dick Haymes (Artie Shaw Orchestra) - Count Every Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 19th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 19, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 19, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 July 19, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:15 am and setting at 11:00 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 19, 1950

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Someone born on July 19, 1950 is:

74 years 9 months old,

or 897 months and 25 days old,

or 3904 weeks

or 27328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 19, 1950?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 19, 1950.

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