What happened on Thursday October 19, 1950?

Here's what happened on October 19, 1950:

• China Enters Korean War The People's Republic of China dramatically escalates the Korean War by sending thousands of troops across the Yalu River to engage United Nations forces, marking a critical turning point in the conflict.
• Battle of Pyongyang Concludes The Korean War reaches a significant milestone as United Nations forces decisively win the Battle of Pyongyang. Immediately following this victory, Chinese Army units begin crossing the border into Korea, signaling an imminent escalation of the conflict.
• China Captures Chamdo in Tibet The military of the People's Republic of China strategically takes control of Chamdo, a key town in eastern Tibet, marking an important moment in China's territorial expansion and control over the Tibetan region.
• Iran Accepts US Technical Assistance Iran becomes the inaugural country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program, a significant diplomatic and developmental initiative during the early Cold War period.
• Bird Building Dedicated at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo The Bird Building at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is officially dedicated, expanding the zoo's facilities and commitment to wildlife conservation and education.

Events in 1950

October 19, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 19, 1950

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 1950

October 19, 1950: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Green Bay Packers - New York Yanks : 17 - 35

October 19, 1950 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1950 can also be written as 10/19/1950 in the US and as 19/10/1950 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1950 in October 1950 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 1950:

• Wendy Wasserstein

  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who was a prominent voice in contemporary American theater, known for exploring women's experiences and...

• Om Puri

  Renowned Indian character actor who was critically acclaimed for his powerful performances in both Bollywood and international cinema.

• Márcia Tabone

  Brazilian transpersonal psychologist known for her contributions to holistic psychology and personal development research.

• George Fenton
• Patrick Cowley

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on October 19th

Famous people died on October 19, 1950:

• Edna St. Vincent Millay

  American poet and playwright (b. 1892).

• Giulio Catoni

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on October 19th

October 19, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Perry Como & Betty Hutton - A Bushel and a Peck
2. Ray Anthony - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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October 19, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 1950 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 12:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 1950

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Someone born on October 19, 1950 is:

74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 18 days old,

or 3889 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27229 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 1950?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 19, 1950.

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