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1950 Calendar Trivia
The next time you can reuse this calendar will be on year 2034. Both calendars will be exactly the same! This is assuming you are not interested in the dates for Easter and other irregular holidays that are based on a solar cycle.
April 4 (4/4), June 6 (6/6), August 8 (8/8), October 10 (10/10), December 12 (12/12), and the last day of February always fall on the same day of the week in any given year. This is called the ‘Doomsday rule’. Check these dates using the full 12-month calendar below to verify.
1950 Calendar
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Historical Events Of 1950
- January 6, 1950 – The United Kingdom recognizes the People’s Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with the UK in response.
- February 17, 1950 – New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Metal Tiger in Chinese astrology.
- June 28, 1950 – Korean War: Seoul is captured by North Korean troops.
- October 2, 1950 – Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz is first published.
- October 9, 1950 – Goyang Geumjeong Cave massacre started.
- November 1, 1950 – Puerto Rican nationalists Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo attempt to assassinate US President Harry S. Truman at Blair House.
- November 5, 1950 – Korean War: British and Australian forces from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade successfully halted the advancing Chinese 117th Division during the Battle of Pakchon.
- November 19, 1950 – US General Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes Supreme Commander of NATO-Europe.
- November 26, 1950 – Korean War: Troops from the People’s Republic of China launch a massive counterattack in North Korea against South Korean and United Nations forces (Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and Battle of Chosin Reservoir), ending any hopes of a quick end to the conflict.
- December 17, 1950 – The F-86 Sabre’s first mission over Korea.
Who Were Born On 1950?
- January 5, 1950 – Ioan P. Culianu, Romanian historian, philosopher, and author (d. 1991)
- February 26, 1950 – Jonathan Cain, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer (Journey, The Babys, and Bad English)
- May 22, 1950 – David Judge, English political scientist and academic
- July 26, 1950 – Nelinho, Brazilian footballer and manager
- August 16, 1950 – Neda Ukraden, Serbian singer
- September 22, 1950 – Kirka, Finnish singer (d. 2007)
- October 25, 1950 – Chris Norman, English singer-songwriter (Smokie)
- November 4, 1950 – Markie Post, American actress
- December 4, 1950 – Bjørn Kjellemyr, Norwegian bassist
- December 25, 1950 – Peter Boardman, English mountaineer and author (d. 1982)