Birthday Report for November 13th, 1950 |
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Events of the Month for Whoopi Goldberg |
When Whoopi Goldberg entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: In Washington, D.C., Roman Catholic bishops demonstrate to protest sex education in public schools. An assassination attempt on the life of President Truman by two Puerto Rican nationalists is unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Truman announces that the United States would use the atomic bomb to bring peace to Korea. The United Nations agrees to recognize the independence of Libya. In Korea, 300,000 Chinese communist troops launch a major offensive against U.N. troops. India sharply criticizes Mao Tse-tung for China's invasion of Tibet. |
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Entertainment News for the year Whoopi Goldberg was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Whoopi Goldberg was an infant. This year radio fans say goodbye to Your Hit Parade, some of their final hit songs are Mona Lisa, My Foolish HearPopular Music when Whoopi Goldberg was born. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. On Broadway, Guys and Dolls opens. Disney introduces us to the animated classic Cinderella and James Stewart introduces us to his invisible friend Harvey the rabbit. |
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Popular Music for the year Whoopi Goldberg was born. |
| When Whoopi Goldberg was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1950, the popular songs were: All My Love performed by Patti Page; Bonaparte's Retreat performed by Kay Starr; Mona Lisa sung by Nat King Cole and Trio; as well as Rag Mop by The Ames Brothers. Also topping the musical charts: Sam's Song by Gary and Bing Crosby; Sentimental Me by The Ames Brothers; The Thing by Phil Harris; and the ever popular The Third Man Theme by Anton Karas. |
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| Movie News for the year Whoopi Goldberg was born. |
| While Whoopi Goldberg was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'All About Eve'- Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1950. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Jose Ferrer for his role in 'Cyrano De Bergerac' and the Best Actress Award went to Judy Holliday for her role in 'Born Yesterday'. |
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