What Happened on July 20, 1950

Historical Events

  • "Arthur Murray Party" premieres on ABC TV (later DuMont, CBS, NBC)

Famous Birthdays

  • Tantoo Cardinal, Canadian actress
  • William Schroeder, American student, killed by soldiers of the Ohio Army National Guard at Kent State University while protesting against US military, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1970)

About July 20, 1950

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer