Saturday October 08, 1949: on this day

October 08, 1949 was the 281st day of the year 1949, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 1949, who was born and died on October 08, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go) by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. Roseanna McCoy, directed by Irving Reis, Nicholas Ray), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1949?


October 08, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1949 can also be written as 10/8/1949 in the US and as 8/10/1949 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1949 in October 1949 calendar

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October 08, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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October 08, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1949.

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Who was born on October 08, 1949?


Famous people born on October 08, 1949:

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Juan Roig

    Spanish billionaire and founder of the supermarket chain Mercadona.

  • Enos Cabell

    Former MLB third baseman and first baseman known for his defensive skills.

  • Hamish Stuart

    Scottish producer and guitarist (average white band).

  • Ashawna Hailey

    American computer scientist and philanthropist (b. 1949).

  • Jerry Bittle

    American cartoonist (d. 2003).

  • Sigourney [Susan Alexandra] Weaver

    Louisiana, united states -- actress.

  • Maggie Ollerenshaw

    English actress.

  • Michael Rose

    Rocker (average white band).

  • Alice Walton

    Businesswoman.

  • Sigourney Weaver (Susan Weaver

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Mike Mizanin
    Mike Mizanin

    American wrestler.

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October 08, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 17 days old,

or 3889 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27228 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1949?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 08, 1949.

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October 08, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 1949:

  • Leonor Michaelis

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1949:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1949:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1949 was Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go) by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 08, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)
  2. - Johnson Rag

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October 08, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Roseanna McCoy

Roseanna McCoy

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Irving Reis, Nicholas Ray

Starring: Farley Granger, Joan Evans, Charles Bickford, Raymond Massey

Country: United States of America

Love Happy

Love Happy

Release year: 1949

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Ilona Massey

Country: United States of America

The Heiress

The Heiress

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

The Woman on Pier 13

The Woman on Pier 13

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Robert Ryan, Laraine Day, John Agar, Thomas Gomez

Pinky

Pinky

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Elia Kazan, John Ford

Starring: Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan

Country: United States of America

October 08, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Ralph Bellamy

Country: United States of America

Your Witness

Your Witness

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore

Country: United States of America

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

The Magic Clown

The Magic Clown

Release year: 1949

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1949?

On October 08, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1949?

On October 08, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1949?

On October 08, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

Find out more about October 8th

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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 October 1949?

October 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Saturday October 8, 1949