What happened on Saturday December 10, 1949?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1949:

• Chinese Civil War: Fall of Chengdu The People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched a decisive siege of Chengdu, the final Kuomintang-held city in mainland China. This critical military operation effectively concluded the Chinese Civil War, compelling President Chiang Kai-shek and his Nationalist government to evacuate to Taiwan, marking a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history.
• Robert Menzies Becomes Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies was elected as the Prime Minister of Australia, leading the Liberal/Country Coalition to victory. This election marked a significant shift in Australian political leadership and would set the stage for Menzies' long and influential tenure in Australian politics.
• 1949 Nobel Prizes Ceremony The annual Nobel Prize awards ceremony took place, with British Baron John Boyd-Orr receiving the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for his significant contributions to international understanding and humanitarian efforts.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1949

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1949

December 10, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 344th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1949 can also be written as 12/10/1949 in the US and as 10/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1949:

• Harry Cohen

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1949:

• Luigi Berzolari
• Antonietta Giacomelli

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1949 was I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio - I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 10, 1949! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 11:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1949

Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1949

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 10, 1949 is:

75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 4 days old,

or 3935 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27549 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.