Sunday January 02, 1949: on this day

January 02, 1949 was the 2nd day of the year 1949, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 02, 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 January 02, 1949, who was born and died on January 02, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 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 January 2nd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1949?


January 02, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1949 can also be written as 1/2/1949 in the US and as 2/1/1949 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1949 in January 1949 calendar

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January 02, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1949:

  • Kdka tv channel 2 in pittsburgh, pa (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Luis muñoz marín is inaugurated as the first democratically elected governor of puerto rico.

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January 02, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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January 02, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 08:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.

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Who was born on January 02, 1949?


Famous people born on January 02, 1949:

  • Christopher Durang

    American contemporary playwright.

  • Iris Marion Young

    American political scientist and academic (d. 2006).

  • Iris Young

    American political scientist, philosopher, and academic (d. 2006).

  • Jean Krier

    Luxembourger poet (d.2013).

  • Christopher Durang in Montclair

    New jersey, usa.

  • Patrick Schulmann
  • Mike Newlin
  • Philippe Lefebvre
  • Leijn Loevesijn
  • Nikolaj Pankin
  • Vladimir Lutčenko
  • Nadia Cassini
  • Astrid Fugellie

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 18 days old,

or 3928 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27502 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1949?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 02, 1949.

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January 02, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1949:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day

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January 02, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 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

January 02, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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

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

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1949?

On January 02, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1949?

On January 02, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1949?

On January 02, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1949?

January 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1949 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 2, 1949