What happened on Thursday July 20, 1950?

About July 20th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleaded guilty to espionage for the Soviet Union, specifically for passing atomic secrets obtained from scientist Klaus Fuchs during the early Cold War period.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1950 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Vic Damone
  • Popular movie: All about Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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July 20, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1950:

  • Soviet Espionage: Harry Gold Pleads Guilty In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleaded guilty to espionage for the Soviet Union, specifically for passing atomic secrets obtained from scientist Klaus Fuchs during the early Cold War period.
  • North Korean Attack on Taejon during Korean War During the Korean War, North Korean forces launched an attack on the temporary capital of South Korea, Taejon, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
  • UN and Diplomatic Efforts in Korean Conflict Documentation of British and Indian mediation efforts and United Nations activities during the initial phase of the Korean War, covering the period of July 1 to September 15, 1950.
  • New Federal System for Indonesia Indonesia agreed on a new federal governmental system, scheduled to take effect on August 17, representing a significant political restructuring in the newly independent nation.
  • Belgium's King Leopold III Returns from Exile The Belgian Parliament authorized King Leopold III to return from exile in Austria, resolving a complex post-World War II political situation involving the monarch's wartime conduct.
  • Arthur Murray Party TV Premiere The Arthur Murray Party television show made its debut on ABC, marking an early example of dance instruction programming on American television.

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July 20, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 20, 1950?


July 20, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 201st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1950 can also be written as 7/20/1950 in the US and as 20/7/1950 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 20, 1950?


Famous people born on July 20, 1950:

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July 20, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1950 was Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 20, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:25 am and setting at 11:22 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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How old is someone born on July 20, 1950?


Someone born on July 20, 1950 is:

74 years 9 months old,

or 897 months and 24 days old,

or 3903 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27327 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1950?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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