Wednesday February 16, 1949: on this day

February 16, 1949 was the 47th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 16, 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 February 16, 1949, who was born and died on February 16, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) by Dean Martin), movies (e.g. Calabacitas tiernas, directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares), TV series (e.g. Masters Of Magic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1949?


February 16, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1949 can also be written as 2/16/1949 in the US and as 16/2/1949 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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February 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 09:10 am.

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 February 16, 1949?


Famous people born on February 16, 1949:

  • Ell Roy

    Acclaimed novelist and essayist known for 'The God of Small Things'.

  • Marc de Jonge

    Marc de jonge was a french actor known for his role as colonel zaysen in the movie rambo iii.

  • Bob O'Reilly

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Bob Didier

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Lyn Paul

    English actress and singer (the new seekers).

  • Dorus Vrede

    Surinam poet (otobanda, the other bank).

  • Renzo Bariviera
  • Maria Björnson
  • Dominique Loiseau
  • Concetta D'Angeli
  • Luciano Roffi
  • Friedrich Schneider
  • John Tams
  • Socorro Díaz Palacios

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 1 month old,

or 901 months and 13 days old,

or 3919 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27435 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1949?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1949.

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February 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1949:

  • Umberto Brunelleschi

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1949:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1949:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1949 was Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 16, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile)
  2. - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

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February 16, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Calabacitas tiernas

Calabacitas tiernas

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Gilberto Martínez Solares

Starring: Germán Valdés, Rosita Quintana, Nelly Montiel, Jorge Reyes

Bad Boy

Bad Boy

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Audie Murphy, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Wyatt, James Gleason

Cover Up

Cover Up

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Starring: William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton, Art Baker

Caught

Caught

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: James Mason, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Ryan, Frank Ferguson

Country: United States of America

Daughter of the West

Daughter of the West

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Harold Daniels

Starring: Martha Vickers, Phillip Reed, Donald Woods, Marion Carney

February 16, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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

A Woman to Remember

A Woman to Remember

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Patricia Wheel, Joan Catlin, John Raby, Frankie Thomas

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1949?

On February 16, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1949?

On February 16, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1949?

On February 16, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

Find out more about February 16th

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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 February 1949?

February 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1949 calendar looked like.

Wednesday February 16, 1949