Saturday April 23, 1949: on this day

April 23, 1949 was the 113th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 23, 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 23, 1949, who was born and died on April 23, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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 23rd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1949?


April 23, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1949 can also be written as 4/23/1949 in the US and as 23/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

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April 23, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1949:

  • Chinese red army conquerors nanjing
  • Courtesy mail boxes for motorists started in san francisco
  • Netherlands annexes elten and tudderen.
  • Chinese civil war: establishment of the people's liberation army navy.
  • Chinese communist troops take nanjing.

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April 23, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 23, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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April 23, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 04:22 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 23, 1949?


Famous people born on April 23, 1949:

  • Joyce Dewitt

    Joyce dewitt is an american actress best known for her role as janet wood in the tv sitcom three's company.

  • John Miles

    British rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist (d. 2021).

  • Paul Collier

    English academic and economist.

  • David Cross

    English violinist (king crimson).

  • Blair Brown in Washington DC

    Usa; actress (altered state, molly dodd).

  • John Miles vocal/guitar/keyboards (John Miles Band - "Rebel"

    "zaragon").

  • Walter Sweeney

    British member of parliament.

  • Joyce DeWitt in Wheeling

    West virginia, usa.

  • Dave Tipton
  • Adalberto Escobar
  • Orietta Baldelli
  • Sue Blane
  • Paul Brickman
  • György Gedó
  • Nicola Grauso
  • Mary Lindemann

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 6 days old,

or 3909 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27369 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1949?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1949.

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April 23, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1949:

  • Elzia Ritter

    Elzia Ritter was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive landscapes.

  • Giovanni Carano Donvito

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1949:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1949:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1949:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 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 23, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1949 was Again by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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 23, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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 23, 1949?

On April 23, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1949?

On April 23, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1949?

On April 23, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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.

Saturday April 23, 1949