What are the important events that happened on October 19, 1950? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 19, 1950: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 19, 1950 is the 292nd day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 73 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 6, 1950 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaenneacontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $12,147.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Tiger is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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October 19, 1950 Historical Events
- 1950 –The People’s Liberation Army takes control of the town of Qamdo; this is sometimes called the “Invasion of Tibet”.
- 1950 –The People’s Republic of China joins the Korean War by sending thousands of troops across the Yalu river to fight United Nations forces.
Who died on October 19, 1950?
- 1950 –Edna St. Vincent Millay, American poet (b. 1892)
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