Friday August 05, 1949: on this day

August 05, 1949 was the 217th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1949, who was born and died on August 05, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someday by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Jolson Sings Again, directed by Henry Levin), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1949?


August 05, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1949 can also be written as 8/5/1949 in the US and as 5/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1949:

  • 6.75 earthquake hits quito; about 6000 die
  • In ecuador, an earthquake destroys 50 towns and kills more than 6,000.
  • The mann gulch fire kills 13 firefighters in montana.
  • A 6.75 richter scale earthquake in ecuador kills 6,000 and destroys 50 towns.
  • In montana, 12 smokejumper firefighters and 1 us forest service fire guard are killed in the mann gulch fire.

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August 05, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1949 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1949 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 03:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1949.

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Who was born on August 05, 1949?


Famous people born on August 05, 1949:

  • Holger Stavnsbjerg

    Professional astrologer in denmark since 1990.

  • Fathy El Gharbawy
  • Valeria Montaldi
  • Cristóbal Rodríguez
  • José Saldanha Lopes
  • Rolf Peter Sieferle
  • Helga Seidler
  • Miguel Ángel Catalá Gorgues
  • Rita Cortese

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 7 months old,

or 895 months and 24 days old,

or 3895 weeks

or 27265 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 August 05, 1949?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1949.

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August 05, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1949:

  • Ernest Fourneau
  • Gaetano di Manchi di Paternò Bilici

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1949:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1949 was Someday by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someday

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August 05, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Levin

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

Rope of Sand

Rope of Sand

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre

It's a Great Feeling

It's a Great Feeling

Release year: 1949

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Doris Day, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Bill Goodwin

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Release year: 1949

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson

Country: United States of America

In the Good Old Summertime

In the Good Old Summertime

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Judy Garland, Van Johnson, S.Z. Sakall, Spring Byington

Country: United States of America

August 05, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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

Ruthie on the Telephone

Ruthie on the Telephone

Release year: 1949

Academy Theatre

Academy Theatre

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1949?

On August 05, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1949?

On August 05, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1949?

On August 05, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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.

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