Thursday April 21, 1949: on this day

April 21, 1949 was the 111th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 21, 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 21, 1949, who was born and died on April 21, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 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 21st, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 1949?


April 21, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 111th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1949 can also be written as 4/21/1949 in the US and as 21/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

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April 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1949 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 02:31 am and setting at 01:21 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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Who was born on April 21, 1949?


Famous people born on April 21, 1949:

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    American singer and actress.

  • Veronica Cartwright

    Actress.

  • Patti LuPone in Northport

    New york, usa; stage/screen actress/singer (evita, life goes on).

  • Jessica Lange

    Actress.

  • Alain Bentolila
  • Lorenzo Salveti
  • Franca Orletti

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 29 days old,

or 3913 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27392 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1949?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 21, 1949.

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April 21, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Lymon Twain

    Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Mackinsey Twain

    Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Samuel Clemens

    Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...

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April 21, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 1949:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1949:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1949:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 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 21, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1949 was Again by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 21, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 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:

  1. - Again
  2. - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

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April 21, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Window

The Window

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Ted Tetzlaff

Starring: Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart

Country: United States of America

Passport to Pimlico

Passport to Pimlico

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Cornelius

Starring: Stanley Holloway, Betty Warren, Barbara Murray, Paul Dupuis

Country: United States of America

Flamingo Road

Flamingo Road

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Joan Crawford, Zachary Scott, Sydney Greenstreet, David Brian

We Were Strangers

We Were Strangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Jennifer Jones, John Garfield, Pedro Armendáriz, Gilbert Roland

The Big Cat

The Big Cat

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Lon McCallister, Peggy Ann Garner, Preston Foster, Forrest Tucker

April 21, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:

Bon Voyage

Bon Voyage

Release year: 1949

Directed by: James Neilson

Roller Derby

Roller Derby

Release year: 1949

Think Fast

Think Fast

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Bridget Stokes

Masters of Magic

Masters of Magic

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Stephens

Casper

Casper

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Brad Silberling

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Who was the US President on April 21, 1949?

On April 21, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1949?

On April 21, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1949?

On April 21, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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 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.

Discover how April 1949 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 21, 1949