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August 31, 1950 was the 243rd day of the year 1950, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1950, who was born and died on August 31, 1950, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1950, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can Anyone Explain by Ray Anthony), movies (e.g. No Trace, directed by John Gilling), TV series (e.g. Star Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1950 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1950?
- August 31, 1950: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1950?
- August 31, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1950?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1950?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1950?
What day of the week was August 31, 1950?
August 31, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1950 can also be written as 8/31/1950 in the US and as 31/8/1950 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1950:
- Dodger gil hodges hits 4 hrs and a single in a game vs. braves
- Twa flight 903 crashes near itay el barud, egypt, killing all 55 aboard.
August 31, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1950 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1950 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 11:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 1950.
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Who was born on August 31, 1950?
Famous people born on August 31, 1950:
- Antony Gormley
Artist.
- Martina Babková
- Marcello Del Duca
- Anne McLellan
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1950: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 73 years 7 months old,
or 883 months and 19 days old,
or 3842 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26895 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1950?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1950.
August 31, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1950:
- Pere Tarrés i Claret
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1950:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1950:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1950 was Can Anyone Explain by Ray Anthony, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Anthony - Can Anyone Explain
- Red Foley - Cincinatti Dancing Pig
- Percy Faith & His Orchestra - All My Love
August 31, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
No Trace
Release year: 1950
Directed by: John Gilling
Starring: Hugh Sinclair, Dinah Sheridan, John Laurie, Dora Bryan
The Return of Jesse James
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Arthur Hilton
Starring: John Ireland, Ann Dvorak, Henry Hull, Reed Hadley
All about Eve
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
La Ronde
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Max Ophüls
Starring: Anton Walbrook, Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Simone Simon
Country: United States of America
The Black Rose
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
Starring: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cécile Aubry, Jack Hawkins
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
Star Time
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Alexander Cassini
Chance of a Lifetime
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Bernard Miles
Trapped
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Luis Mandoki
Innocents Abroad
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Les Blank
Don't Look Now
Release year: 1950
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
August 31, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Peabody Sisters Of Salem
By: Louise Hall Tharp
Review of the colorful lives, divergent personalities, and literary friendships that the three Salem sisters have shared
White Witch Doctor
By: Louise A. Stinetorf
Ellen Burton was a medical missionary who arrived in Congo to study medicine. She had little knowledge of theology and medicine. However, she did have a sense for humor and a knack for praying with others.
Ordeal By Slander
By: Owen Lattimore
Joseph McCarthy wasn't a household name when Owen Lattimore, a senator from Wisconsin, called Owen Lattimore the "top Russian spy agent in the country".
Who was the US President on August 31, 1950?
On August 31, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1950?
On August 31, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1950?
On August 31, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1950?
August 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
