What happened on Wednesday August 10, 1949?

About August 10th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Bill, a pivotal legislation that fundamentally restructured the United States' defense organizational framework. The bill streamlined defense agencies and transformed the National Military Establishment into the United States Department of Defense, enhancing national security coordination and strategic military management.
  • Day of the week: August 10th, 1949 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: I Was a Male War Bride directed by Howard Hawks

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August 10, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1949:

  • National Security Bill Signed by President Truman U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Bill, a pivotal legislation that fundamentally restructured the United States' defense organizational framework. The bill streamlined defense agencies and transformed the National Military Establishment into the United States Department of Defense, enhancing national security coordination and strategic military management.
  • First North American Jet Airliner Flight The Avro Canada C102 Jetliner completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in North American aviation history. This groundbreaking aircraft represented a leap forward in commercial jet transportation technology.
  • Heavyweight Boxing Championship Ezzard Charles defeated Gus Lesnevich via technical knockout (TKO) in the 8th round, claiming the heavyweight boxing title in a significant sporting event.

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August 10, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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.

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Who was born on August 10, 1949?


Famous people born on August 10, 1949:

  • Jonathan Kellerman

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  • Caroline Sihol
  • Ralph Simpson

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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

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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.

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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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How old is someone born on August 10, 1949?


Someone born on August 10, 1949 is:

75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 4 days old,

or 3953 weeks

or 27671 days old,

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

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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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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