What Happened on February 9, 1950

Historical Events

McCarthy's Red Scare

Senator Joseph McCarthy charges State Department infested with 205 communists

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew N Meltzoff, developmental psychologist
  • Lloyd Keasor, American freestyle wrestler (World C'ship gold 68kg, Olympic silver 1976), born in Pumphrey, Maryland
  • Richard F. Colburn, American politician, Senator (R) Maryland (1995-2015), born in Easton, Maryland
  • Terry Hawkins, theatre administrator

About February 9, 1950

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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