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February 26, 1950 was the 57th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 26, 1950 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 1950, who was born and died on February 26, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. The Baron of Arizona, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. Command Post) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1950?
- February 26, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1950?
- February 26, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1950?
What day of the week was February 26, 1950?
February 26, 1950 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1950 can also be written as 2/26/1950 in the US and as 26/2/1950 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1950 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 03:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1950.
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Who was born on February 26, 1950?
Famous people born on February 26, 1950:
![Helen Clark]()
Helen ClarkNew zealand politician and the new prime minister at dawn of the millennium.
- Jonathan Cain
American keyboard player and producer (journey the babys, bad english).
- Ott Arder
Estonian poet and translator (b. 1950).
- Bill Ritter
American journalist, news reporter for abc news from new york and 20/20.
- Jonathan Cain in Chicago
Illinois, usa; rock guitarist/keyboardist (journey, bad english, babys).
- James Bertelsen
St paul sports champions.
- Betty-Ann Grubb
- Andrzej Celiński
- Betty-Ann Stuart
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 74 years 1 month old,
or 889 months and 28 days old,
or 3869 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27085 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 1950.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1950?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1950.
February 26, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1950:
- Harry Lauder
Scottish comedian and singer (b. 1870).
- Harry Lauder (Maclennan)
Scottish comedian/singer dies at the age of 75.
- Gábor Szabó
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1950:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1950:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1950 was Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Sinatra - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
- Mills Brothers - Daddy's Little Girl
February 26, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Baron of Arizona
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Vincent Price, Ellen Drew, Vladimir Sokoloff, Beulah Bondi
The Kid from Texas
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Audie Murphy, Gale Storm, Albert Dekker, Shepperd Strudwick
Singing Guns
Release year: 1950
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Starring: Vaughn Monroe, Ella Raines, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond
Borderline
Release year: 1950
Directed by: William A. Seiter
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, José Torvay
Buccaneer's Girl
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Frederick De Cordova
Starring: Yvonne De Carlo, Philip Friend, Robert Douglas, Elsa Lanchester
February 26, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Command Post
Release year: 1950
Dinner Date
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Gary Lobstein
The Show Goes On
Release year: 1950
Escape
Release year: 1949
Directed by: Roar Uthaug
February 26, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mature Mind
By: Harry Allen Overstreet
This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.
I, My Ancestor
By: Nancy Wilson Ross
Ms. Wilson was later to immerse herself in Zen Buddhism. An emotionally and physically dead-end occurs in the relationship between a successful young executive and his wife.
The Autobiography Of Will Rogers
By: Donald Day
Rogers recounts in his own words, which were gathered together by Day, how he became the spokesperson and watchdog of the inarticulate public during a time
The Horse'S Mouth
By: Joyce Cary
The Horse's Mouth is the third and most famous volume in Joyce Cary's First Trilogy. It's perhaps the best novel about an artist ever written.
A Long Day'S Dying
By: Frederick Buechner
This is a study in the nuances of character, atmosphere, and style. It is carefully oriented and beautifully drawn. Frederick Buechner is the author of this novel.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1950?
On February 26, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1950?
On February 26, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1950?
On February 26, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
What happened in 1950?
1950 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
- Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
- As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances
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What was the calendar for February 1950?
February 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
