Wednesday April 20, 1949: on this day
April 20, 1949 was the 110th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1949, who was born and died on April 20, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Again by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Window, directed by Ted Tetzlaff), TV series (e.g. Bon Voyage) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1949?
- April 20, 1949: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1949?
- April 20, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1949?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1949?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1949?
What day of the week was April 20, 1949?
April 20, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1949 can also be written as 4/20/1949 in the US and as 20/4/1949 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1949:
- Jockey bill shoemaker wins his first race, in albany, california.
- The royal navy frigate ''amethyst'' goes up the yangtze river to evacuate british commonwealth refugees escaping the advance of mao's communist forces. under heavy fire, she grounds off rose island. after an abortive rescue attempt on april 26, she anchors 10 miles upstream. negotiations with the communists to let the ship leave drag on for weeks.
April 20, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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April 20, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1949 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 12:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1949.
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Famous people born on April 20, 1949:
- Jessica Lange
American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
- Veronica Cartwright
Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
- Toller Cranston
Canadian skater.
- Massimo d'Alema
Massimo d'alema is an italian politician who served as the prime minister of italy from 1998 to 2000.
- Ton Sijbrands
Dutch chess grandmaster who achieved great success in international competitions.
- Paul Heiney
English journalist and author.
- Joachim Sauer
Scientist.
- Paloma Picasso
Designer.
- Jessica Lange in Cloquet
Minnesota, usa; actress (king kong and tootsie).
- Michal
Rocker.
- Giovanni Ballestra
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
- Luther Vandross
Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
- Andy Serkis
Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
- Carmen Electra
American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
- Edie Sedgwick
American model with amazing eyes and great legs.
- Shemar Moore
American actor, former fashion model.
- Ryan O'Neal
After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
- Crispin Glover
American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
- George Takei
American actor, director, and author.
- Nina Foch
American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
- Donald Wolfit
British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
April 20, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 75 years and 6 days old,
or 900 months and 6 days old,
or 3914 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27400 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1949?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1949.
April 20, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1949:
- V conte di Lucan George Bingham
- Vittorio Pelvi
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
- Benny Hill
British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
- Alan Dale
American singer (born 1925).
- Christian X
King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
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April 20, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1949:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1949:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1949:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1949 was Again by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.
April 20, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - Again
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
April 20, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 20, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
Who was the US President on April 20, 1949?
On April 20, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1949?
On April 20, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1949?
On April 20, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1949?
April 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.