Saturday December 17, 1949: on this day

December 17, 1949 was the 351st day of the year 1949, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1949, who was born and died on December 17, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio), movies (e.g. Twelve O'Clock High, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1949?


December 17, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1949 can also be written as 12/17/1949 in the US and as 17/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

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December 17, 1949: What happened on that day?


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December 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 03:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

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Who was born on December 17, 1949?


Famous people born on December 17, 1949:

  • Paul Rodgers

    English singer-songwriter/producer (free bad company the firm and the law).

  • Joel Brooks

    American actor.

  • Sotiris Kaiafas

    Cypriot footballer.

  • Billy Gibbons

    Musician.

  • Françoise Grenot-Wang

    French sinologist, who founded the charity 'couleurs de chine' in south china to help ethnic minority girls attend school.

  • Jean-Yves Gateaud
  • Guido Paci
  • Poul Erik Andreasen
  • Sōtīrīs Kaïafas
  • Karl-Heinz Menz
  • Antonino Recca
  • Humberto Costas
  • Pierluigi Toti

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 3 months old,

or 891 months and 2 days old,

or 3874 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27121 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1949?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1949.

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December 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1949:

  • David Stanley Smith

    Composer dies at 72.

  • Robert Eisler
  • Giuseppe Novello

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

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

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1949 was Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yingle Bells

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December 17, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Twelve O'Clock High

Twelve O'Clock High

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell

Country: United States of America

D.O.A.

D.O.A.

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler, Beverly Garland

Country: United States of America

Sons of New Mexico

Sons of New Mexico

Release year: 1949

Directed by: John English

Starring: Gene Autry, Champion, Gail Davis, Robert Armstrong

Sands of Iwo Jima

Sands of Iwo Jima

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: John Wayne, John Agar, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker

Country: United States of America

Branquignol

Branquignol

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Dhéry

Starring: Julien Carette, Robert Dhéry, Annette Poivre, Raymond Bussières

December 17, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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

Easy Aces

Easy Aces

Release year: 1949

Melody, Harmony & Rhythm

Melody, Harmony & Rhythm

Release year: 1949

Hollywood House

Hollywood House

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1949?

On December 17, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1949?

On December 17, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1949?

On December 17, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1949?

December 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1949 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 17, 1949