Thursday October 26, 1950: on this day

October 26, 1950 was the 299th day of the year 1950, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1950, who was born and died on October 26, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Bushel and a Peck by Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely), movies (e.g. Rio Grande, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. You Bet Your Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1950?


October 26, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1950 can also be written as 10/26/1950 in the US and as 26/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

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October 26, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1950:

  • 630 dutch volunteers depart (on)to korea
  • Mother teresa found her mission of charity in calcutta, india
  • South korean troops reach chosan at chinese boundary
  • Branch rickey resigns as brooklyn dodgers' president.

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October 26, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1950 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Nov 24, 1950.

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Who was born on October 26, 1950?


Famous people born on October 26, 1950:

  • John Matuszak
    John Matuszak

    John matuszak was an american football player and actor, best known for his role as sloth in the movie the goonies.

  • Catherine Barma

    Catherine barma is a french television producer and director, best known for her work on popular french talk shows.

  • Aditya Puri

    Former CEO and Managing Director of HDFC Bank, a leading Indian bank.

  • Dave Coleman

    American baseball player.

  • Chuck Foreman

    Nfl running back (minnesota vikings).

  • Nico Braun
  • Augusto Di Bono
  • Paola Cavalieri
  • Ernesto Filippi
  • Drago Vabec
  • Ana María Cores
  • Viviana Gorbato

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 5 months old,

or 881 months and 2 days old,

or 3831 weeks

or 26817 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1950?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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October 26, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1950:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Bushel and a Peck

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October 26, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rio Grande

Rio Grande

Release year: 1950

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Claude Jarman Jr.

Country: United States of America

The Mudlark

The Mudlark

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Irene Dunne, Alec Guinness, Andrew Ray, Beatrice Campbell

Harriet Craig

Harriet Craig

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Joan Crawford, Wendell Corey, Lucile Watson, Allyn Joslyn

Story of a Love Affair

Story of a Love Affair

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Lucia Bosé, Massimo Girotti, Ferdinando Sarmi, Gino Rossi

Prehistoric Women

Prehistoric Women

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gregg G. Tallas

Starring: Laurette Luez, Allan Nixon, Joan Shawlee, Judy Landon

October 26, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

Release year: 1950

Starring: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman

Country: United States of America

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Release year: 1950

Starring: Frankie Thomas, Al Markim, Jan Merlin, Jack Grimes

Country: United States of America

Rancho Alegre

Rancho Alegre

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Rolando Aguilar

Star Time

Star Time

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Alexander Cassini

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Bernard Miles

October 26, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nuts In May by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Nuts In May

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Black-and-white illustrations. The majority of the book was published originally in New Yorker Magazine.

Across The River And Into The Trees by Ernest Hemingway

Across The River And Into The Trees

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HEMINGWAY'S POIGNANT STORY OF A LOVE FOUND TOO EARLY Set in Venice at the end of World War II. Across the River, into the Trees is the bittersweet tale

Look Younger, Live Longer by Gayelord Hauser

Look Younger, Live Longer

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This book contains sound and sane advice that will make your mature years more enjoyable and healthier.

The Mature Mind by Harry Allen Overstreet

The Mature Mind

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This book was first published in 1949. It is still highly regarded and frequently cited as one of their best ever books.

The Man Of Independence by Jonathan Daniels

The Man Of Independence

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1950?

On October 26, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1950?

On October 26, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1950?

On October 26, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1950?

October 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1950 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 26, 1950