Wednesday March 02, 1949: on this day

March 02, 1949 was the 61st day of the year 1949, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 02, 1949 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 02, 1949, who was born and died on March 02, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Hands by Mel Torme), movies (e.g. Little Women, directed by Mervyn LeRoy), TV series (e.g. Masters Of Magic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 2nd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 1949?


March 02, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 61st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1949 can also be written as 3/2/1949 in the US and as 2/3/1949 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1949 in March 1949 calendar

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March 02, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1949:

  • 1st automatic street light (new milford, ct)
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  • Captain james gallagher lands his b-50 superfortress lucky lady ii in fort worth, texas, after completing the first non-stop around-the-world airplane flight in 94 hours and one minute.
  • The first automatic street light is installed in new milford, connecticut.

March 02, 1949: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 02, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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March 02, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 02, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 1949 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 02, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 09:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1949.

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Who was born on March 02, 1949?


Famous people born on March 02, 1949:

  • Alain Chamfort

    French pianist and singer.

  • Gates McFadden

    American actress, stage, film, and television.

  • Cookie Mueller

    Movie actress.

  • JPR Williams

    Welsh surgeon and rugby player.

  • Rory Gallagher in Ballyshannon

    Ireland; rock guitarist (see here).

  • Isabelle Mir
  • Ezio Candido
  • Libero Gerosa
  • Dinesh Gunawardena
  • José Francisco Robles Ortega
  • Bandar bin Sultan Al Sa'ud
  • Terry Anne Meeuwsen
  • Javier Rojo

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

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March 02, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years and 17 days old,

or 900 months and 17 days old,

or 3915 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27411 days old,

if you were born on March 02, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1949?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 02, 1949.

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March 02, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 02, 1949:

  • Sarojini Naidu

    Indian activist and poet (d. 1949).

  • Nuri Killigil
  • Pietro Ferrero

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

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March 02, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 02, 1949:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1949:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 02, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1949 was Careless Hands by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 02, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Hands

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March 02, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Women

Little Women

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor

Country: United States of America

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly, Betty Garrett

Country: United States of America

Manon

Manon

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot

Starring: Serge Reggiani, Michel Auclair, Cécile Aubry, Andrex

The Glass Mountain

The Glass Mountain

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Cass

Starring: Dulcie Gray, Michael Denison, Valentina Cortese, Sebastian Shaw

Les amants de Vérone

Les amants de Vérone

Release year: 1949

Directed by: André Cayatte

Starring: Serge Reggiani, Anouk Aimée, Pierre Brasseur, Louis Salou

March 02, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 02, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Masters of Magic

Masters of Magic

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Stephens

Casper

Casper

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Admiral Broadway Revue

The Admiral Broadway Revue

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Sid Caesar, Mary McCarty, Imogene Coca, Marge Champion

What Do You Think?

What Do You Think?

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Paul Leduc

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Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on March 02, 1949?

On March 02, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 02, 1949?

On March 02, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1949?

On March 02, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

Find out more about March 2nd

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for March 1949?

March 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how March 1949 calendar looked like.

Wednesday March 2, 1949