What happened on Tuesday January 24, 1950?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1950:

• Cold War Espionage: Klaus Fuchs Soviet Spy Confession In a significant Cold War intelligence event, Klaus Fuchs, a German émigré physicist, confessed to an MI5 interrogator that he had been passing top-secret nuclear weapons research data to the Soviet Union for seven years. This revelation exposed a critical breach in Western nuclear research security and highlighted the intense espionage activities during the early Cold War period.
• Jackie Robinson Signs Record Contract with Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson, a pioneering African American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, signed the highest contract in Brooklyn Dodgers' history at $35,000, reflecting his exceptional talent and growing recognition in professional sports.
• U.S. Minimum Wage Increases to 75 Cents The Fair Labor Standards Act expanded wage protections, raising the minimum wage to 75 cents per hour for approximately 22 million workers, marking a significant moment in labor rights and economic policy in the post-World War II era.

Events in 1950

January 24, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1950

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1950

January 24, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1950 can also be written as 1/24/1950 in the US and as 24/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1950:

• Daniel Auteuil

  Renowned French actor known for his versatility and extensive filmography, Daniel Auteuil has been a prominent figure in French cinema for...

• Jean-Yves Leloup

  French philosopher and psychologist with a Ph.

• Gennifer Flowers

  American cabaret singer who gained notoriety for her alleged long-term affair with Bill Clinton during his political rise.

• Sergio Polano
• FÜrstenberg Sebastiano Von
• Laura Kelly
• Judy Ongg

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1950:

• Luigi Montagna

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1950 was Quicksilver by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Quicksilver
2. Ames Brothers - Sentimental Me
3. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Bamboo

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:19 am and setting at 11:42 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1950

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Someone born on January 24, 1950 is:

75 years 2 months old,

or 902 months and 30 days old,

or 3926 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27483 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1950?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 24, 1950.

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