Thursday December 28, 1950: on this day

December 28, 1950 was the 362nd day of the year 1950, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1950, who was born and died on December 28, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Christmas In Killarney by Dennis Day), movies (e.g. Halls of Montezuma, directed by Lewis Milestone), TV series (e.g. Racket Squad) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1950?


December 28, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1950 can also be written as 12/28/1950 in the US and as 28/12/1950 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1950 in December 1950 calendar

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December 28, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1950:

  • Chinese troops cross 38th parallel into south korea.
  • The peak district becomes the united kingdom's first national park.
  • The first pagers are developed.
  • The first tv remote control, zenith radio's ''lazy bones'', is marketed.
  • Canadians harry wasylyk, larry hansen and frank plomp introduce the plastic bin bag for garbage collection.
  • Myxomatosis is introduced into australia in an attempt to control the escalating rabbit population.
  • Ibm israel begins operating in tel aviv.
  • President harry truman sends united states military advisers to vietnam to aid french forces.
  • France institutes a government-guaranteed minimum wage.
  • Knox's translation of the vulgate old testament (commissioned by the catholic church) is published.
  • The pathet lao is formed from an unknown insurgency in laos to overthrow the french army within the nation and laos enters the first indochina war.
  • Total world population:
  • Africa: 221,214,000
  • Asia: 1,398,488,000
  • Europe: 547,403,000
  • Latin america: 167,097,000
  • North america: 171,616,000
  • Oceania: 12,812,000.

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December 28, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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December 28, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1950 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1951.

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Who was born on December 28, 1950?


Famous people born on December 28, 1950:

  • Desman Briscoe

    Desman Briscoe was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.

  • Alex Chilton

    American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1950).

  • Richard Koch

    Known for his books on business and management.

  • Temple Smith

    Pioneer in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology.

  • Rainer Maria Latzke

    German-american painter and academic.

  • Clifford Cocks

    English mathematician and cryptographer.

  • Øivind Blunck

    Norwegian singer and actor.

  • Alex Chilton in Memphis

    Tennessee, usa.

  • Hugh McDonald

    American bass player (bon jonovi).

  • Stefanella Marrama
  • Margaret Tutwiler
  • Ivana Simeoni
  • Vladimiro Crisafulli
  • Joël Flateau
  • Juan María Traverso

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 73 years 3 months old,

or 879 months and 23 days old,

or 3825 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26777 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1950?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 28, 1950.

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December 28, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1950:

  • William Garwood
  • Charles Leslie Johnson

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 28th

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December 28, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1950:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1950 was Christmas In Killarney by Dennis Day, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 28, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Christmas In Killarney

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December 28, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Halls of Montezuma

Halls of Montezuma

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Richard Widmark, Jack Palance, Reginald Gardiner, Robert Wagner

Country: United States of America

Dastan

Dastan

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Abdul Rashid Kardar

Starring: Suraiya, Raj Kapoor, Veena, Suresh

Arzoo

Arzoo

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Shaheed Latif

Starring: Kamini Kaushal, Dilip Kumar, Shashikala, Neelam

At War with the Army

At War with the Army

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Hal Walker

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mike Kellin, Jimmie Dundee

Two Lost Worlds

Two Lost Worlds

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Norman Dawn

Starring: Kasey Rogers, James Arness, Bill Kennedy, Gloria Petroff

December 28, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:

Racket Squad

Racket Squad

Release year: 1950

Starring: Reed Hadley, Hugh Beaumont

Country: United States of America

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1950

Starring: Audie Murphy, Vic Morrow, Lorne Greene, William Kendall

Country: United States of America

Little Women

Little Women

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

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

December 28, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Little Princesses by Marion Crawford

The Little Princesses

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This touching and groundbreaking account of Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth's childhood with their nanny is a moving and heart-warming one. It includes a foreword from Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent.

The Little World Of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi

The Little World Of Don Camillo

By:

Hear is a joyful book that's inspired by a vibrant faith in men of goodness and God's infinite patience for his creatures. Text is clear, bright, and free of marks.

Joy Street by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Joy Street

By:

A young girl from Beacon Hill is raised in a Brahmin family and falls in love with someone of a different background.

Nuts In May by Cornelia Otis Skinner

Nuts In May

By:

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

By:

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

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Who was the US President on December 28, 1950?

On December 28, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1950?

On December 28, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1950?

On December 28, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 1950?

December 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1950 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 28, 1950