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see horoscope and birth chart for October 04, 1949What happened on Tuesday, October 4, 1949?
About October 4th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Stephen Gyllenhaal, an American director and writer, was born on October 4, 1949. He is known for his work in film and television, as well as being the father of actors Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
- Day of the week: October 4th, 1949 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go) by Frank Sinatra
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- October 04, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 04, 1949?
- Who was born on October 04, 1949?
- October 04, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- October 04, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- October 04, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 04, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 04, 1949?
- Back in 1949
October 04, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 04, 1949:
- Stephen Gyllenhaal birth Stephen Gyllenhaal, an American director and writer, was born on October 4, 1949. He is known for his work in film and television, as well as being the father of actors Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal. source: britannica.com
October 04, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1949
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What day of the week was October 04, 1949?
October 04, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 277th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 04, 1949 can also be written as 10/4/1949 in the US and as 4/10/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 04, 1949?
Famous people born on October 04, 1949:
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Lindsey BuckinghamLegendary musician and songwriter, best known as a key member of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac.
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Luigi BoninoItalian ballet dancer and soloist who performed with prestigious dance companies like Cullberg Ballet and Ballet de Marseille, winning the...
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Henri PoncetFrench military general who led significant operations in African countries, particularly in Rwanda and Côte d'Ivoire.
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Luis Sepúlveda
October 04, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
October 04, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 04, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 04, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1949 was Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go) by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
- Frank Sinatra - Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)
- Jack Teter Trio - Johnson Rag
October 04, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 04, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 04, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 04, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 October 04, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:46 pm and setting at 04:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1949.
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Someone born on October 04, 1949 is:
76 years 10 months old,
or 922 months and 1 day old,
or 4009 weeks and 1 day old,
or 28064 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1949?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 4th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 04, 1949.
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Why 1949 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 4, 1949, a 1949 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 4, 1949 includes Stephen Gyllenhaal birth, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 4, 1949 included “Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)” by Frank Sinatra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 4, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 4, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Armand Assante, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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