What happened on Tuesday April 25, 1950?

Here's what happened on April 25, 1950:

• UN Forces Halt Chinese Advance in Korean War During the Korean War, vastly outnumbered United Nations forces successfully checked the Chinese advance on Seoul through critical defensive actions at the Battles of Kapyong and the Imjin River. These engagements were strategically crucial in preventing a complete communist takeover of the Korean peninsula.
• First African American NBA Player Chuck Cooper made history on April 25, 1950, becoming the first African American player to play in the National Basketball Association. His groundbreaking debut was a pivotal moment in the integration of professional sports and the ongoing civil rights movement in the United States.
• Proclamation of the Republic of South Maluku On April 25, 1950, leaders in Ambon formally proclaimed the establishment of the RMS (Republik Maluku Selatan), a separatist state seeking independence from the newly formed Indonesian Republic. This political declaration represented a significant moment of regional resistance and ethnic self-determination in the post-colonial Indonesian archipelago.

Events in 1950

April 25, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 25, 1950

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 1950

April 25, 1950 was a Tuesday and it was the 115th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 1950 can also be written as 4/25/1950 in the US and as 25/4/1950 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 1950 in April 1950 calendar

Famous people born on April 25, 1950:

• Steve Ferrone

  Renowned English drummer who played with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Average White Band, known for his versatile musical style.

• Jeannot Hoareau

  French psychiatrist involved in a serious professional misconduct case involving sexual abuse allegations in 1997.

• Yves Rome
• Robert Peugeot

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on April 25th

Famous people died on April 25, 1950:

• Guðjón Samúelsson

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on April 25th

April 25, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 1950 was Bewitched by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - Bewitched
2. Perry Como & Fontane Sisters - Hoop-Dee-Doo
3. Mindy Carson - My Foolish Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 25th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 25, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 April 25, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:04 am and setting at 02:11 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 25, 1950

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Someone born on April 25, 1950 is:

75 years and 19 days old,

or 900 months and 19 days old,

or 3916 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27413 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 1950?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 25, 1950.

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