What Happened on February 14, 1950

Historical Events

  • Moroney scores cricket twin centuries for Australia at Johannesburg
  • USSR & China sign peace treaty

Famous Birthdays

  • Raymond van het Groenewoud, Dutch-Belgian singer-songwriter, musician and composer ("Meisjes"; Brussels by Night), born in Schaerbeek, Belgium
  • Roger Fisher, American rock guitarist (Heart, 1967-80 - "Barracuda"), born in Seattle, Washington

Famous Deaths

  • Eduard Hermann, German linguist (Homer), dies at 80
  • Karl Jansky, American engineer (discovered cosmic radio emissions), dies of a heart condition at 44
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights

About February 14, 1950

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius