What happened on Saturday January 21, 1950?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1950:

• Alger Hiss convicted of perjury Alger Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official, was convicted of perjury on January 21, 1950. The case was significant during the Red Scare, as Hiss was accused of being a Soviet spy, which fueled anti-communist sentiments in the United States. source: archives.gov
• Birth of Billy Ocean Billy Ocean, the British recording artist known for hits like "Caribbean Queen," was born on January 21, 1950. He gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of the most successful artists of his time. source: britannica.com
• Broadway musical 'Lend an Ear' closes On January 21, 1950, the Broadway musical 'Lend an Ear' closed after a brief run. The show was noted for its unique blend of comedy and music, but struggled to attract a large audience. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1950

January 21, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 21, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1950 can also be written as 1/21/1950 in the US and as 21/1/1950 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1950 in January 1950 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1950:

• Billy Ocean

  Billy Ocean is a Trinidadian-British recording artist recognized for his soulful voice and a string of international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for chart-topping singles such as 'Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)' and 'When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going.' His unique blend of R&B, pop, and dance music … [bio]

• Gary Locke

  Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Washington and later as United States Secretary of Commerce, notable for being the...

• Joseph Tanner

Famous people born in 1950

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1950:

• George Orwell

  George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his dystopian social commentary in novels such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm.' His work addressed themes of totalitarianism, social injustice, and opposition to authoritarian regimes. [bio]

• Gaetano Pitta
• Achille Fould

Famous people who died in 1950

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1950 was I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs) by Tony Martin & Fran Warren, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Tony Martin & Fran Warren - I Said My Pajamas (And Put On My Pray'rs)
2. Red Foley - Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
3. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1950 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1950 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1950.

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Someone born on January 21, 1950 is:

76 years 4 months old,

or 916 months and 3 days old,

or 3983 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1950?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 21, 1950.

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