What happened on Friday October 20, 1950?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1950:

• Australia's Communist Party Dissolution Act In a significant political moment during the Cold War era, the Australian government passed the Communist Party Dissolution Act on October 20, 1950. This controversial legislation aimed to outlaw the Communist Party of Australia, reflecting the intense anti-communist sentiment prevalent in the post-World War II period. The Act sought to ban the party and prevent communists from holding various positions of employment and influence. However, the legislation was ultimately challenged and struck down by the High Court of Australia, marking an important victory for civil liberties and democratic principles.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1950

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1950

October 20, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1950 can also be written as 10/20/1950 in the US and as 20/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1950:

• Tom Petty

  Tom Petty was an iconic American rock musician, lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, known for his influential rock hits and...

• Claude Sérillon

  Claude Sérillon is a French journalist and television personality who worked on prominent news programs like 'Le Journal de 20 Heures' and...

• Isaac Curtis

  Isaac Curtis was an accomplished American football wide receiver who spent his entire professional career (1973-1984) with the Cincinnati...

• Mara Venier
• Piercamillo Davigo
• Gino Castaldo

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1950:

• Henry L. Stimson

  American colonel, lawyer, and politician, 46th united states secretary of state (b. 1867).

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Perry Como & Betty Hutton - A Bushel and a Peck
2. Ray Anthony - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1950 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:01 pm and setting at 01:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1950

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Someone born on October 20, 1950 is:

74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 3 days old,

or 3887 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27214 days old,

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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