What happened on Friday May 26, 1950?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1950:

• Kefauver Committee Hearings on Organized Crime Begin The Kefauver Committee, officially known as the Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, commenced its landmark public hearings into organized crime in the United States. Led by Senator Estes Kefauver, these hearings would expose the extensive networks of criminal organizations and bring unprecedented national attention to the issue of organized crime.
• First Captive Whooping Crane Hatched A significant milestone in wildlife conservation occurred when the first whooping crane was successfully hatched in captivity. This event marked an important breakthrough in efforts to protect and preserve the critically endangered whooping crane species, which was facing potential extinction due to habitat loss and hunting.

Events in 1950

May 26, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1950

Newspapers from May. 26, 1950

May 26, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1950 can also be written as 5/26/1950 in the US and as 26/5/1950 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1950 in May 1950 calendar

May 26, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1950 was Count Every Star by Ray Anthony, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Ray Anthony - Count Every Star
2. Kay Starr - Bonaparte's Retreat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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May 26, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1950 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 02:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1950 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1950

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Someone born on May 26, 1950 is:

74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 7 days old,

or 3910 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27371 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1950?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1950.

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