What happened on Wednesday April 06, 1949?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1949:

• Israel Introduces First National Currency Israel marks a significant milestone in its economic independence by releasing its first coins into circulation. The inaugural coin is a 25-mil piece made of aluminum-manganese, symbolizing the young nation's emerging financial sovereignty following its establishment in 1948.
• Birth of Horst Ludwig Störmer, Nobel Prize Physicist Horst Ludwig Störmer, a renowned German-born physicist, was born on this date. He would later make significant contributions to physics and be awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research in quantum physics and semiconductor physics.
• Death of Stanley Christopherson, Cricket Administrator Stanley Christopherson, a notable cricket player and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) President during World War II, passes away. He was known for his contributions to cricket administration during a challenging period in British sporting history.

Events in 1949

April 06, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1949

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1949

April 06, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 96th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1949 can also be written as 4/6/1949 in the US and as 6/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1949:

• Horst Ludwig Störmer

  Renowned German physicist and Nobel Prize laureate who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics and semiconductor research.

• Patrick Hernandez

  French disco singer famous for his 1979 international hit 'Born to Be Alive', who became a classic one-hit wonder of the disco era with 25...

• Tonino Accolla

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1949:

• Rachel Bespaloff
• Raffaele De Luca
• Seymour Hicks

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1949 was A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) by Perry Como & Fontane Sisters, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Perry Como & Fontane Sisters - A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)
2. Vic Damone - Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1949 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:31 am and setting at 02:33 am.

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

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Someone born on April 06, 1949 is:

76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 8 days old,

or 3971 weeks

or 27797 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1949?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 06, 1949.

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