What happened on Thursday March 23, 1950?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1950:

• World Meteorological Organization Established The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was officially established on this date, marking a significant milestone in international scientific cooperation for understanding and predicting global weather patterns. This specialized agency of the United Nations would play a crucial role in coordinating global meteorological observations and research.
• 22nd Academy Awards Ceremony The 22nd Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, with 'All the King's Men' winning Best Picture. Broderick Crawford won Best Actor and Olivia de Havilland secured Best Actress, highlighting the film industry's most prestigious annual recognition of cinematic excellence.
• Greek Political Transition Sophocles Venizelos formed a liberal government in Greece, reflecting the ongoing political developments and democratic transitions in post-World War II Europe.
• Great to Be Alive Broadway Premiere The musical 'Great to Be Alive' opened at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, beginning a brief but notable run of 52 performances. This theatrical production represented the vibrant post-war Broadway entertainment scene.
• Death of Douglas Carr Douglas Carr, a notable England cricket leg-spinner who played Test cricket in 1909, passed away, marking the end of a significant era in early 20th-century cricket.
• P.R. Scott Becomes Headmaster P.R. Scott assumed the role of Headmaster at Bancroft's School in Woodford Green, contributing to the educational leadership of the institution.

Events in 1950

March 23, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1950

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1950

March 23, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1950 can also be written as 3/23/1950 in the US and as 23/3/1950 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1950 in March 1950 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1950:

• Corinne Cléry

  French actress and model known for her roles in European cinema, particularly in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Jim Fergus
• Alain Elkann

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1950:

• Luigi Basso
• Clement Cazalet

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1950 was If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked A Cake by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. Georgia Gibbs - If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked A Cake
2. Mary Martin & Arthur Godfrey - Go to Sleep, Go to Sleep, Go to Sleep
3. Mervin Shiner - Peter Cottontail
4. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Dearie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 11:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1950

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Someone born on March 23, 1950 is:

75 years 1 month old,

or 901 months

or 3917 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27425 days old,

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

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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