Monday October 17, 1949: on this day

October 17, 1949 was the 290th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1949, who was born and died on October 17, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1949, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. No me defiendas compadre, directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares), 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 17th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1949?


October 17, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1949 can also be written as 10/17/1949 in the US and as 17/10/1949 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1949 in October 1949 calendar

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October 17, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1949:

  • Chinese communist troops take guangzhou
  • Chinese communist troops fail to take quemoy in the battle of kuningtou their advance towards taiwan is halted.
  • An airliner flying from paris to new york crashes in the azores island of são miguel. among the victims are violinist ginette neveu and french boxer marcel cerdan.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 03:41 pm.

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 17, 1949?


Famous people born on October 17, 1949:

  • Owen Arthur

    Owen Arthur was a Barbadian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Barbados from 1994 to 2008.

  • Bill Hudson

    American musician and actor.

  • Todd Walton

    American musician, thespian, and writer of fiction and nonfiction.

  • Andre Leon Talley

    Editor.

  • Bill Hudson in Portland

    Oregon, usa; comedian (bonkers and hudson brothers show).

  • Timothy Bottoms in Santa Barbara

    California, usa; actor ("adam - east of eden").

  • Maurice Willis Wright

    Composer.

  • Nick Tosches
  • Russell Simon
  • Philippe Daverio
  • Kerr Neilson
  • Göran Färm
  • Angelo Girardi
  • Geoffrey Sax
  • Danilo Rigosa
  • Kim U-gil
  • Renata Schussheim
  • James Trussell

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 2 days old,

or 3887 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27213 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1949.

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1949:

  • Guido Costante Sullam
  • Fëdor Ivanovič Tolbuchin
  • Gustaf Wretman
  • Fiódor Tolbujin

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1949:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

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

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

No me defiendas compadre

No me defiendas compadre

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Gilberto Martínez Solares

Starring: Germán Valdés, Marcelo Chávez, Rosita Quintana, Juan García

Border Incident

Border Incident

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Howard Da Silva, James Mitchell

Everybody Does It

Everybody Does It

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Paul Douglas, Linda Darnell, Celeste Holm, Charles Coburn

Tokyo Joe

Tokyo Joe

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Alexander Knox, Florence Marly, Sessue Hayakawa

Without Honor

Without Honor

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Laraine Day, Dane Clark, Franchot Tone, Agnes Moorehead

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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

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

A Couple of Joes

A Couple of Joes

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1949?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1949?

On October 17, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how October 1949 calendar looked like.

Monday October 17, 1949