What happened on Saturday June 24, 1950?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1950:

• Apartheid: Group Areas Act Passed in South Africa The South African government enacted the Group Areas Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that legally mandated racial segregation in residential areas, forcibly separating communities based on race and entrenching the systemic discrimination of the apartheid regime.
• 1950 FIFA World Cup Begins in Brazil The 1950 FIFA World Cup, the first international football tournament in 12 years following World War II, commenced at the newly constructed Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The opening match drew an impressive crowd of 81,000 passionate fans, symbolizing the global sporting community's post-war recovery.
• French Government Leadership Change Georges Bidault resigned from his position leading the French government, reflecting the political instability of post-World War II France.
• Astronomical Discovery: Asteroid Aconcagua M. Itzigsohn identified and documented asteroid #1821 Aconcagua, contributing to the ongoing astronomical mapping and understanding of celestial bodies.
• Baseball Performance Highlight New York Giants' catcher Wes Westrum achieved a remarkable batting performance, hitting three home runs and a triple in a single game, showcasing exceptional athletic skill.

Events in 1950

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1950

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1950

June 24, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1950 can also be written as 6/24/1950 in the US and as 24/6/1950 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1950 in June 1950 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1950:

• Nancy Allen

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• Mercedes Lackey

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• Moshe Ya'alon

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1950:

• Charles Lawrance
• Ivan Sergeevič Šmelëv

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1950 was Nola by Les Paul, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Les Paul - Nola

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:46 pm and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1950

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Someone born on June 24, 1950 is:

74 years 10 months old,

or 898 months and 29 days old,

or 3908 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27362 days old,

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

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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