Sunday August 21, 1949: on this day

August 21, 1949 was the 233rd day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 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 August 21, 1949, who was born and died on August 21, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Madame Bovary, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1949?


August 21, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1949 can also be written as 8/21/1949 in the US and as 21/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 21, 1949: What happened on that day?


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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on August 21, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:41 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Who was born on August 21, 1949?


Famous people born on August 21, 1949:

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

  • Daniel Sivan

    Israeli academic and scholar.

  • Jacques Stern

    French cryptographer.

  • Phil Lynott

    Musician.

  • John Ekemenzie Okoro
  • Keetie van Oosten-Hage
  • Alberto Rodríguez Saá
  • Barbara Scaramucci
  • Walt Szczerbiak
  • Norbert Thimm
  • Leonardo Treviglio
  • Mariella Bocciardo
  • Silvana Aliotta
  • Francisco Las Heras Risso
  • Gianni Nanfa

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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


You are 74 years 6 months old,

or 894 months and 27 days old,

or 3891 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27239 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1949.

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 21, 1949:

  • Gerhard von Keussler

    Composer dies at 75.

  • Joseph W. Girard
  • John Francis Gathorne-Hardy

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Sante Casellini

    Italian politician known for his contributions to post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

  • Evart Brace

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

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


Holidays on August 21, 1949:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1949:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1949 was Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
  2. - Whispering Hope
  3. - You're Breaking My Heart
  4. - You're Breaking My Heart

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

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

Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Lenore Aubert

Jeet

Jeet

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mohan Sinha

Starring: Suraiya, Dev Anand, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi, Madan Puri

I Was a Male War Bride

I Was a Male War Bride

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart

Country: United States of America

Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Hands of Mystery

Hands of Mystery

Release year: 1949

Starring: Ruth White, Edward Andrews, Hugh Franklin, Brook Byron

Country: United States of America

Versatile Varieties

Versatile Varieties

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1949?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1949?

On August 21, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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 August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1949 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 21, 1949