What Happened on October 12, 1950

Historical Events

  • "Call Me Madam" opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 644 performances
  • The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show debuts on CBS television, airs until 1958

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Freudenthal, American economist and politician (31st Governor of Wyoming), born in Thermopolis, Wyoming
  • Dave Shogren, American rock bassist (The Doobie Brothers, 1970-71), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1999)
  • Kaga Takeshi [Shigekatsu Katsuta], Japanese actor, born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Robin Askwith, English actor (Confessions Sex Comedies), born in Southport, Lancashire, England
  • Susan Anton, American actress (Golden Girl, Spring Fever), born in Oak Glen, California

About October 12, 1950

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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