Thursday December 01, 1949: on this day

About December 1st, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: WBNG TV channel 12 in Binghamton, New York (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Day of the week: December 1st, 1949 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Woody Allen, Sarah Silverman
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: On the Town directed by Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

More about December 1st, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on December 1st, 1949.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1949?


December 01, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 335th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1949 can also be written as 12/1/1949 in the US and as 1/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

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December 01, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1949:

  • Wbng tv channel 12 in binghamton, new york (cbs) begins broadcasting

December 01, 1949: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 01, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 01, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1949 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 04:06 am.

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

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Who was born on December 01, 1949?


Famous people born on December 01, 1949:

  • Pablo Escobar

    Columbian drug kingpin, terrorist and head of the medellin carttel.

  • Sebastyan Piñera

    President of Chile.

  • Jennifer Crusie

    Jennifer Crusie is an American novelist known for her contemporary romance novels.

  • Jan Brett

    American author and illustrator.

  • Jake Hartford

    American radio host (d.2013).

  • Colleen Brennan

    American porn actress.

  • Stephen Kaplan

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 5 months old,

or 893 months and 10 days old,

or 3884 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27190 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1949?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 01, 1949.

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December 01, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1949:

  • Fred Fox
  • Frederick Strachan «Fred» Fox

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

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December 01, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1949:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.

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December 01, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

On the Town

On the Town

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

Starring: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller

Country: United States of America

A Dangerous Profession

A Dangerous Profession

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Ted Tetzlaff

Starring: George Raft, Ella Raines, Pat O'Brien, Bill Williams

The Rocking Horse Winner

The Rocking Horse Winner

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Pelissier

Starring: Valerie Hobson, John Howard Davies, Ronald Squire, John Mills

The Spider and the Fly

The Spider and the Fly

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Hamer

Starring: Eric Portman, Guy Rolfe, Nadia Gray, George Cole

Undertow

Undertow

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Scott Brady, John Russell, Dorothy Hart, Peggy Dow

December 01, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Ralph Bellamy

Country: United States of America

Your Witness

Your Witness

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore

Country: United States of America

Hollywood House

Hollywood House

Release year: 1949

Mysteries of Chinatown

Mysteries of Chinatown

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on December 01, 1949?

On December 01, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1949?

On December 01, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1949?

On December 01, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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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.

Thursday December 1, 1949