Wednesday August 10, 1949: on this day

August 10, 1949 was the 222nd day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 10, 1949 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 10, 1949, who was born and died on August 10, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1949, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I Was a Male War Bride, directed by Howard Hawks), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1949?


August 10, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1949 can also be written as 8/10/1949 in the US and as 10/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 10, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1949:

  • Ezzard charles tkos gus lesnevich in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
  • National military establishment renamed department of defense
  • An amendment to the national security act of 1947 enhances the authority of the united states secretary of defense over the army, navy and air force, and replaces the national military establishment with the department of defense.

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August 10, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 10, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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August 10, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 08:38 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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Who was born on August 10, 1949?


Famous people born on August 10, 1949:

  • Jonathan Kellerman

    Psychologist.

  • Gene Johnson

    Sugar grove, pennsylvania -- singer (diamond rio - meet in the middle).

  • Caroline Sihol
  • Ralph Simpson
  • Urs App
  • Ellen Hart
  • John Haglelgam
  • Carlos Palomino

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 10 days old,

or 3897 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27282 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 1949.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1949?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1949.

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August 10, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1949:

  • Homer Burton Adkins

    American chemist (b. 1892).

  • John Haigh

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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August 10, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1949:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan

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August 10, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Was a Male War Bride

I Was a Male War Bride

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart

Country: United States of America

Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath

Rope of Sand

Rope of Sand

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre

It's a Great Feeling

It's a Great Feeling

Release year: 1949

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Doris Day, Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Bill Goodwin

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Release year: 1949

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Joanne Dru, John Agar, Ben Johnson

Country: United States of America

August 10, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Ruthie on the Telephone

Ruthie on the Telephone

Release year: 1949

Academy Theatre

Academy Theatre

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 10, 1949?

On August 10, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1949?

On August 10, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1949?

On August 10, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1949 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 10, 1949