What happened on Tuesday August 09, 1949?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1949:

• Fourth Geneva Convention Adopted The Fourth Geneva Convention was adopted, establishing critical humanitarian protections for civilians during wartime. This landmark international treaty set comprehensive standards for the treatment of non-combatants during armed conflicts, significantly advancing human rights in war zones.
• Soviet Union Denounces Yugoslavia Moscow radio broadcast a hostile bulletin declaring Yugoslavia an 'enemy of the Soviet Union', accusing the Tito government of aligning with 'imperialist circles' and forming strategic blocs against Soviet interests. This marked a significant escalation in the Tito-Stalin split and the emerging Cold War tensions.
• India Expands Citizenship Rules The Constituent Assembly of India adopted a landmark citizenship measure, extending citizenship eligibility to approximately 3 million Indians living abroad. The new rules allowed citizenship for individuals, their parents, or grandparents who were born in India, reflecting the nation's inclusive approach to national identity.
• Big Ben Slowed by Starlings An amusing incident occurred when a flock of starlings perched on Big Ben's minute hand, causing the iconic clock to slow down by 4½ minutes. This quirky event highlights the unexpected interactions between wildlife and human-made structures.

Events in 1949

August 09, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1949

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1949

August 09, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1949 can also be written as 8/9/1949 in the US and as 9/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1949:

• Jonathan Kellerman

  Renowned American psychologist and bestselling crime novelist known for his Alex Delaware series, blending his psychological expertise with...

• Ted Simmons

  Professional baseball player and coach who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, known for his exceptional catching skills...

• Slavko Ćuruvija
• Don Givens

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1949:

• Harry Davenport

  Actor (cowboy & lady enchanted forest), died at 83.

• Edward Thorndike

  American psychologist and academic (b. 1874).

• Enrico Verde

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on August 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 07:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1949

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Someone born on August 09, 1949 is:

75 years 8 months old,

or 908 months and 26 days old,

or 3951 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27663 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1949?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1949.

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