What happened on Saturday December 03, 1949?

About December 3rd, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: A Congressional investigation was initiated to examine allegations that Harry Hopkins, a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, may have assisted the Soviet Union in obtaining atomic secrets and materials during World War II. This investigation highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions and espionage concerns of the early Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: December 3rd, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: On the Town directed by Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

More about December 3rd, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on December 3rd, 1949.

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December 03, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 03, 1949:

  • Congressional Investigation into Harry Hopkins' Soviet Connections A Congressional investigation was initiated to examine allegations that Harry Hopkins, a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, may have assisted the Soviet Union in obtaining atomic secrets and materials during World War II. This investigation highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions and espionage concerns of the early Cold War era.
  • Birth of John Akii-Bua, Ugandan Olympic Champion John Akii-Bua was born, who would later become a renowned Ugandan athlete and Olympic gold medalist. He was particularly famous for his achievements in track and field, specifically in hurdles, and would become a significant sports icon for Uganda.
  • KRLD Television Channel Launch in Dallas-Fort Worth KRLD television channel 4 in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, began broadcasting as a CBS affiliate, marking an important moment in the region's media and communication history.

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December 03, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 03, 1949?


December 03, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 337th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1949 can also be written as 12/3/1949 in the US and as 3/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

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Who was born on December 03, 1949?


Famous people born on December 03, 1949:

  • Mickey Thomas

    Renowned American rock singer-songwriter best known for his work with Jefferson Starship and Starship, contributing significantly to the...

  • Mickey Thomas in Cairo

    Rock vocalist from Georgia, USA, known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.

  • Heather Menzies

    Canadian-American singer and actress with a career in entertainment.

  • Adolfo Aguilar Zinser

    Mexican diplomat and political figure known for his international relations work and advocacy.

  • Henri Boyer

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December 03, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1949:

  • Maria Ouspenskaya

    Russian-american actress and acting instructor (d. 1949).

  • Philip Barry

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December 03, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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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 03, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 03, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 03, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:01 pm and setting at 06:14 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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How old is someone born on December 03, 1949?


Someone born on December 03, 1949 is:

75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 11 days old,

or 3936 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 1949?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 03, 1949.

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