Famous Deaths
- George Rowe, cricketer (15 wckts in 4 Tests for S Af 1895-1902), dies
- Joseph A Schumpeter, Aus/US economist/Minister of Finance, dies at 66
- Joseph Issac Shneerson, Jewish Lubavitch Chabal leader, dies
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About January 8, 1950
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
