What happened on Wednesday June 08, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1949:

• Publication of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four George Orwell's seminal dystopian novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was published in the United Kingdom, introducing groundbreaking concepts about totalitarian surveillance, government manipulation, and the erosion of individual freedoms. The book would become one of the most influential works of 20th-century literature, coining terms like 'Big Brother' and 'doublethink'.
• FBI Report on Hollywood Communists The FBI released a controversial report identifying several prominent Hollywood celebrities as alleged Communist Party members, including Helen Keller, Dorothy Parker, Danny Kaye, Fredric March, John Garfield, Paul Muni, and Edward G. Robinson. This report was part of the broader McCarthy-era witch hunts targeting suspected communist sympathizers in the entertainment industry.
• California Senate Report on Un-American Activities The California Senate Factfinding Subcommittee on Un-American Activities released a comprehensive 709-page report accusing numerous writers and entertainers of following 'the Communist party line program'. Notable individuals named included Pearl S. Buck, Charlie Chaplin, Helen Gahagan Douglas, Lillian Hellman, Katharine Hepburn, Thomas Mann, Dashiell Hammett, Danny Kaye, Gene Kelly, Fredric March, Dorothy Parker, and Orson Welles.
• Siam Becomes Thailand The Kingdom of Siam officially changed its name to Thailand, reflecting a modernization effort and desire to assert national identity. The name 'Thailand' means 'Land of the Free' in the Thai language, symbolizing the country's independence and cultural pride.
• Birth of Pianist Emanuel Ax Emanuel Ax was born in Lvov, Poland. He would later become a renowned classical pianist, known for his interpretations of works by composers like Chopin and recognized as a significant figure in 20th-century classical music.

Events in 1949

June 08, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1949

June 08, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 159th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1949 can also be written as 6/8/1949 in the US and as 8/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1949:

• Emanuel Ax

  Renowned Polish-American classical pianist and music educator, known for his exceptional interpretations of classical and romantic...

• Patrick Loiseau

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 8th

June 08, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1949 was Some Enchanted Evening by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Some Enchanted Evening
2. Frank Sinatra - The Hucklebuck
3. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan - Baby, It's Cold Outside
4. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell) - Room Full Of Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1949

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Someone born on June 08, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 6 days old,

or 3962 weeks

or 27734 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1949?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 08, 1949.

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