Thursday April 20, 1950: on this day

April 20, 1950 was the 110th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1950, who was born and died on April 20, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bewitched by Bill Snyder Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Big Lift, directed by George Seaton), TV series (e.g. The Trap) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1950?


April 20, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 110th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1950 can also be written as 4/20/1950 in the US and as 20/4/1950 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1950 in April 1950 calendar

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April 20, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1950:

  • Baltimore's memorial stadium opens - orioles of international league.

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April 20, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1950 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 10:21 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 20, 1950?


Famous people born on April 20, 1950:

  • Alvon Wilkins

    Alvon Wilkins is a renowned American biologist who specializes in the study of plant genetics and biodiversity.

  • Kinston Gonzalez

    Kinston Gonzalez was a respected geologist known for his research on plate tectonics and the formation of mountain ranges.

  • Himmat Shah

    Prominent Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Devann Wilkins

    Devann Wilkins was a respected British biographer who authored acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

  • Lilygrace Hemingway

    Lilygrace Hemingway is a contemporary American essayist who writes about the human experience, nature, and social issues.

  • Chandra Babu Naidu

    Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Alexander Lebed

    Russian general and politician (d. 2002).

  • Milt Wilcox

    American baseball player.

  • N Naidu

    Indian politician, 13th chief minister of andhra pradesh.

  • Steve Erickson

    American critic and author.

  • Colin Prescot

    British balloonist andy elson and his teammate attempted to circumnavigate all of the globe in a balloon in 1999.

  • Robert Mair

    English academic and engineer.

  • Sergio Cabrera
  • Frédéric Saint-Geours
  • Mario Pirovano
  • Aleksandr Ivanovič Lebed'

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 11 months old,

or 887 months and 9 days old,

or 3858 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27007 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1950?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1950.

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April 20, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1950:

  • Herberth Ramirez

    Herberth Ramirez was a renowned Spanish essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Duncan Mccrae

    Duncan Mccrae was a Scottish essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the field of literary analysis.

  • Kazimierz Pużak

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1950:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1950:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1950:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1950 was Bewitched by Bill Snyder Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 20, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bewitched
  2. - Sentimental Me
  3. - Sentimental Me

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April 20, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Lift

The Big Lift

Release year: 1950

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers, Bruni Löbel

Country: United States of America

All about Eve

All about Eve

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Wagon Master

Wagon Master

Release year: 1950

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Ben Johnson, Joanne Dru, Harry Carey Jr., Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

Guilty Bystander

Guilty Bystander

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Joseph Lerner

Starring: Zachary Scott, Faye Emerson, Mary Boland, Sam Levene

Marshal of Heldorado

Marshal of Heldorado

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Thomas Carr

Starring: James Ellison, Russell Hayden, Raymond Hatton, Fuzzy Knight

April 20, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

The Trap

The Trap

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Annie Kelly

Such Is Life

Such Is Life

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rage Productions

Buck Rogers

Buck Rogers

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Ford Beebe

Command Post

Command Post

Release year: 1950

Dinner Date

Dinner Date

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gary Lobstein

April 20, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chicago Confidential by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer

Chicago Confidential

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Chicago is known as the "hurly-burly", rough-and tumble, guns-and girls, front-page city of the U.S. This is an uncensored, uncensored and shocking account of this fascinating, fast-paced, fascinating city.

The Mature Mind by Harry Allen Overstreet

The Mature Mind

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This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.

The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot

The Cocktail Party

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Modern verse play about searching for meaning. A psychiatrist is the catalyst. "An authentic modern masterpiece" (New York Post).

One On The House by Mary Lasswell

One On The House

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The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier

The Parasites

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"Wickedly readable... Daphne du Maurier's instinct is so strong that every woman wants to read her." Celia, Niall, and Maria grew up in the

history

Who was the US President on April 20, 1950?

On April 20, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1950?

On April 20, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1950?

On April 20, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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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 April 1950?

April 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1950 calendar looked like.

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