Monday August 15, 1949: on this day

August 15, 1949 was the 227th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 1949, who was born and died on August 15, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Madame Bovary, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1949?


August 15, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 227th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1949 can also be written as 8/15/1949 in the US and as 15/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 15, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1949:

  • Wotv tv channel 8 in grand rapids, mi (nbc) begins broadcasting

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August 15, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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August 15, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 01:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Who was born on August 15, 1949?


Famous people born on August 15, 1949:

  • Pierre Commoy

    French photographer and artist pierre et gilles is his partner.

  • Phyllis Smith

    American actress.

  • Edward McMillan-Scott

    An english politician and lawyer.

  • Beverly Burns

    American pilots.

  • Richard Deacon

    Welsh academic and sculptor.

  • Mark Rosenberg

    American academic and political scientist.

  • Garry Disher

    Australian author.

  • Kate Taylor

    Rocker.

  • Ann Ryerson in Wisconsin

    Usa; actress (private carol winter - private benjamin).

  • Carlien Brouwer

    Translator / missing since jan 6, 1994.

  • Marie Parny

    French victim of homicide, the wife joseph parnay.

  • Wojciech Janowski
  • Richard Russo
  • Ralf Schulenberg

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 7 months old,

or 895 months and 14 days old,

or 3893 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27255 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1949.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1949?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1949.

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August 15, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1949:

  • Vida Goldstein

    Australian suffragette and social reformer.

  • Giacomo Medici Del Vascello

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1949:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1949 was Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
  2. - Whispering Hope
  3. - You're Breaking My Heart
  4. - You're Breaking My Heart

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August 15, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Lenore Aubert

Jeet

Jeet

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mohan Sinha

Starring: Suraiya, Dev Anand, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi, Madan Puri

I Was a Male War Bride

I Was a Male War Bride

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart

Country: United States of America

Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath

August 15, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Hands of Mystery

Hands of Mystery

Release year: 1949

Starring: Ruth White, Edward Andrews, Hugh Franklin, Brook Byron

Country: United States of America

Versatile Varieties

Versatile Varieties

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1949?

On August 15, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1949?

On August 15, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1949?

On August 15, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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 August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1949 calendar looked like.

Monday August 15, 1949