Saturday March 26, 1949: on this day

March 26, 1949 was the 85th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 26, 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 March 26, 1949, who was born and died on March 26, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1949, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Set-Up, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Roller Derby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 1949?


March 26, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 85th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1949 can also be written as 3/26/1949 in the US and as 26/3/1949 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1949 in March 1949 calendar

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March 26, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1949:

  • The first half of giuseppe verdi's opera ''aida'', conducted by legendary conductor arturo toscanini, and performed in concert (i.e. no scenery or costumes), is telecast by nbc, live from studio 8h at rockefeller center. the second half is telecast a week later. this is the only complete opera that toscanini ever conducts on television.
  • United states secretary of defense james forrestal resigns suddenly.
  • English astronomer fred hoyle coins the term ''big bang''amp!--intending it to be derogatory--amp during a bbc third programme radio broadcast.

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March 26, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 26, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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March 26, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 26, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 26, 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 March 26, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1949.

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Who was born on March 26, 1949?


Famous people born on March 26, 1949:

  • Vicki Lawrence
    Vicki Lawrence

    American comedian and actress.

  • Uilani Trask

    Hawaiian sovereignty activist and former trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

  • Eugenia Last

    She is a canadian astrologer and author of many books.

  • Andrew Fitzherbert

    After three hours of deliberation by the jury, british homicide was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder on february 8, 1999.

  • Jon English

    Jon english was an australian singer, songwriter, musician, and actor known for his work in the entertainment industry.

  • Ange Leccia

    Ange Leccia is a renowned artist recognized for his innovative works in the contemporary art scene.

  • Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent

    Noted historian of science specializing in the history of chemistry.

  • Patrick Süskind

    German screenwriter and author.

  • Rudi Koertzen

    South african cricketer and umpire (d. 2022).

  • Fran Sheehan

    American bass player (boston).

  • Ernest Lee Thomas

    American actor.

  • Fran Sheehan in Boston

    Massachusetts, usa; rock bassist.

  • Vicki Lawrence in Inglewood

    California, usa; actress (carol burnett show, mama's family).

  • Baroness Hayman
  • Enrico Vanzina
  • Giuseppe Sabadini

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

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March 26, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years and 3 days old,

or 900 months and 3 days old,

or 3913 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27397 days old,

if you were born on March 26, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 26, 1949?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 26, 1949.

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March 26, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 26, 1949:

  • Léon Level

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Oaks Whitman

    Oaks Whitman was a renowned American poet, considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern poetry.

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

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March 26, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 26, 1949:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1949:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa

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March 26, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 26, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Set-Up

The Set-Up

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter

Country: United States of America

The Red Pony

The Red Pony

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick

Country: United States of America

The Case of Charles Peace

The Case of Charles Peace

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Norman Lee

Starring: Michael Martin Harvey, Chili Bouchier, Valentine Dyall, Bruce Belfrage

The Green Promise

The Green Promise

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William D. Russell

Starring: Marguerite Chapman, Walter Brennan, Robert Paige, Natalie Wood

Rimfire

Rimfire

Release year: 1949

Directed by: B. Reeves Eason

Starring: James Millican, Mary Beth Hughes, Reed Hadley, Henry Hull

March 26, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 26, 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:

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

The Admiral Broadway Revue

The Admiral Broadway Revue

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Sid Caesar, Mary McCarty, Imogene Coca, Marge Champion

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Who was the US President on March 26, 1949?

On March 26, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1949?

On March 26, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1949?

On March 26, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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 March 1949?

March 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1949 calendar looked like.

Saturday March 26, 1949