What happened on Tuesday February 01, 1949?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1949:

• Hale Telescope First Used The 200-inch (5.08-metre) Hale telescope at the Palomar Observatory was first used, marking a significant milestone in astronomical observation. This massive telescope, located in California, represented cutting-edge technology and would enable unprecedented views of distant celestial objects.
• RCA Introduces 45 RPM Record RCA released the first 45 RPM (revolutions per minute) single record, revolutionizing music recording and playback technology. This innovation would significantly impact the music industry, providing higher audio quality and more compact records compared to previous formats.
• Clothing Rationing Ends in Britain Post-World War II clothing rationing officially concluded in Britain, signaling a gradual return to normalcy and economic recovery after years of wartime restrictions. This marked an important moment in British social and economic history.

Events in 1949

February 01, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1949

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1949

February 01, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1949 can also be written as 2/1/1949 in the US and as 1/2/1949 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1949 in February 1949 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1949:

• Jayj Jacobs

  Jayj Jacobs is a professional astrologer who began his practice in 1972 in San Francisco.

• Jean-Marc Lelong
• Franco Causio
• George Friedman

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1949:

• Herbert Stothart

  American composer, director, and arranger.

• Nicolae Dumitru Cocea

  Romanian journalist, author, and activist (b. 1880).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1949 was Careless Hands by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell), according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell) - Careless Hands

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:03 am and setting at 09:44 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1949

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Someone born on February 01, 1949 is:

76 years 3 months old,

or 915 months and 13 days old,

or 3980 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27861 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1949?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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

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

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