Saturday December 31, 1949: on this day

December 31, 1949 was the 365th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1949, who was born and died on December 31, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1949, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The File on Thelma Jordon, directed by Robert Siodmak), TV series (e.g. Escape) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1949?


December 31, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1949 can also be written as 12/31/1949 in the US and as 31/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

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December 31, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 31, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:31 pm and setting at 05:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

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Who was born on December 31, 1949?


Famous people born on December 31, 1949:

  • Justice Mukul Mudgal

    Indian judge known for his role in various high-profile cases.

  • Ellen Datlow

    American author and anthologist.

  • Flora Gomes

    Bissau-guinean filmmaker.

  • Susan Shwartz

    American author.

  • Seub Nakhasathien

    Thai conservationist (born 1949).

  • Jim Flaherty

    Public servant.

  • Bruce Davidson
  • Rod Macqueen
  • Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye
  • Luciano Rebulla
  • James B. Jordan
  • Guy Cotret
  • Rainer Fetting
  • Jean-Paul Penin

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 2 months old,

or 890 months and 28 days old,

or 3873 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27116 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1949?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1949.

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December 31, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1949:

  • Macdonald Smith

    Legendary golfer known for his precise putting skills.

  • Jozee Bousquet

    Jozee Bousquet was a French painter known for his Impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Psalms Healy

    Psalms Healy was an American poet known for his religious and spiritual themes.

  • Thekla Beeren

    Thekla Beeren was a German poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Von Beckerath

    German politician and economist who served in the Weimar Republic.

  • Rıza Tevfik Bölükbaşı

    Turkish philosopher, poet, and politician (b. 1869).

  • Raimond Valgre

    Estonian pianist, guitarist, and composer (d. 1949).

  • Nándor Dáni

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1949:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.

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December 31, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The File on Thelma Jordon

The File on Thelma Jordon

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Wendell Corey, Paul Kelly, Joan Tetzel

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Lew Landers

Starring: George Montgomery, Ellen Drew, Phillip Reed, Noah Beery Jr.

The Inspector General

The Inspector General

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester

Country: United States of America

Andaz

Andaz

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mehboob Khan

Starring: Nargis, Dilip Kumar, V.H. Desai, Cuckoo

My Foolish Heart

My Foolish Heart

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, Kent Smith, Lois Wheeler

December 31, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Ralph Bellamy

Country: United States of America

BBC Sunday-Night Theatre

BBC Sunday-Night Theatre

Release year: 1949

Starring: Richard Caldicot, Robert Brown, Brian Rix, George Woodbridge

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Ken Murray Show

The Ken Murray Show

Release year: 1949

The Girls

The Girls

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1949?

On December 31, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1949?

On December 31, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1949?

On December 31, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1949?

December 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1949 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 31, 1949