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see horoscope and birth chart for January 10, 1949What happened on Monday, January 10, 1949?
About January 10th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: The Huaihai Campaign, a significant battle in the Chinese Civil War, concluded on January 10, 1949, with a decisive victory for the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The campaign lasted 66 days, resulting in the annihilation of approximately 555,000 Nationalist troops and the liberation of vast areas north of the Yangtze River. This victory significantly weakened the Nationalist forces and paved the way for the PLA's advance toward Nanjing and Shanghai.
- Day of the week: January 10th, 1949 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: So Tired by Kay Starr
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- January 10, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 10, 1949?
- Who was born on January 10, 1949?
- January 10, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- January 10, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- January 10, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 10, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 10, 1949?
- Back in 1949
January 10, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 10, 1949:
- Communist victory in Huaihai Campaign The Huaihai Campaign, a significant battle in the Chinese Civil War, concluded on January 10, 1949, with a decisive victory for the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The campaign lasted 66 days, resulting in the annihilation of approximately 555,000 Nationalist troops and the liberation of vast areas north of the Yangtze River. This victory significantly weakened the Nationalist forces and paved the way for the PLA's advance toward Nanjing and Shanghai. source: fmprc.gov.cn
- Truman's Federal Budget Submission On January 10, 1949, President Harry S. Truman submitted his recommendations for the United States federal budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1950. The proposed budget amounted to $41.9 billion, approximately $1.7 billion above the previous year's requirements. It emphasized substantial direct assistance to other nations, increased military expenditures, and investments in domestic programs to promote education, health, and security. source: trumanlibrary.gov
- Erich Dagobert von Drygalski: German Geographer and Glaciologist Erich Dagobert von Drygalski, a renowned geographer, glaciologist, and professor, was noted in Königsberg, Germany on this date. Known for his significant contributions to polar research and geographical exploration.
January 10, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1949
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What day of the week was January 10, 1949?
January 10, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 10th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 10, 1949 can also be written as 1/10/1949 in the US and as 10/1/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 10, 1949?
Famous people born on January 10, 1949:
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George ForemanLegendary American boxer who became a two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, later transforming into a successful...
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Linda LovelaceControversial adult film actress who gained international notoriety for her role in the groundbreaking film 'Deep Throat', later becoming an...
![Kemal Derviş]()
Kemal DervişProminent Turkish economist and politician who served as Minister of Economy and played a significant role in Turkey's economic reforms and...
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James LapineAcclaimed American playwright, director, and screenwriter known for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim and significant contributions...
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Ahmad Suradji
January 10, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 10, 1949:
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Erich von DrygalskiGerman geophysicist, geophysicist and polar scientist (born 1865).
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Momcsilló Tapavicza![Othon Friesz]()
Othon Friesz
January 10, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 10, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 10, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1949 was So Tired by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
- Kay Starr - So Tired
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
January 10, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.
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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 10, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1949 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 10, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 10, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 12:53 pm and setting at 04:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Someone born on January 10, 1949 is:
77 years 6 months old,
or 930 months and 12 days old,
or 4045 weeks and 2 days old,
or 28317 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1949?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 10th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 10, 1949.
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Why 1949 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 10, 1949, a 1949 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 10, 1949 includes Communist victory in Huaihai Campaign, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 10, 1949 included “So Tired” by Kay Starr, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 10, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 10, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as George Foreman, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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