Wednesday August 23, 1950: on this day

August 23, 1950 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1950 can also be written as 8/23/1950 in the US and as 23/8/1950 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1950 in August 1950 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 1950:

• Jack holden wins marathon
• West germany and japan readmitted to international amateur athletic federation.
• Legendary singer-actor paul robeson, whose passport had recently been revoked because of his alleged communist affiliations, meets with u.s. officials in an effort to get it reinstated. he is unsuccessful, and it is not reinstated until 1958.
• Darlington raceway is the site of the inaugural southern 500, the first 500-mile nascar race.
• The comic strip ''beetle bailey'' is created by mort walker.
• A coal mine collapse in new cumnock, scotland, kills 13 miners 116 are rescued.
• The game show ''truth or consequences'' debuts on television.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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August 23, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 02:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1950

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Famous people born on August 23, 1950:

• Matsue Miyamoto

  Matsue Miyamoto is a contemporary Japanese novelist known for her novels exploring themes of identity and social issues.

• Ravindra Gaikwad

  Indian politician known for his controversial actions.

• Carmita Velasquez

  Carmita Velasquez was a renowned Guatemalan sculptor known for her intricate and thought-provoking works.

• Dagoberto Gilb

  American author of Mexican descent known for his literary works on the immigrant experience.

• Pollyann Sutcliffe

  Pollyann Sutcliffe was a British biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.

• Alan Tam

  Actor and singer from hong kong (the wynners).

• Luigi Delneri

  Luigi delneri is an italian football manager known for his coaching career in various italian football clubs.

• Gigi Del Neri

  Chievo's italian soccer coach.

• Edson Queiroz

  Brazilian psychic surgeon.

• Laurinda Hope Spear
• Alexandru Moldovan
• Marian Krzaklewski
• Giovanni Piconi
• Roza Otunbaeva
• Bah Ndaw
• Roza Otounbaïeva (Роза Исаковна Отунбаева)
• Jorge Desormeaux

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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or 3843 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26903 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1950?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1950.

Famous people died on August 23, 1950:

• Dionisio Anzilotti
• Richard Parke

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 1950:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1950:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1950 was All My Love (Bolero) by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Patti Page - All My Love (Bolero)
2. Jo Stafford - Goodnight, Irene