What happened on Sunday July 10, 1949?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1949:

• Khait Earthquake Disaster A devastating earthquake in Tajikistan triggers a massive landslide, resulting in the tragic loss of over 7,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
• First Volkswagen Beetle Production The first Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the production line in Wolfsburg, Germany, marking a significant milestone for the automotive industry and post-World War II German manufacturing.
• Rectangular TV Tube Innovation The first practical rectangular television tube is announced in Toledo, Ohio, representing a significant technological advancement in television display technology.
• Sunil Gavaskar's Birth Sunil Gavaskar, who would become one of the most legendary cricketers in Indian history, is born on this day, later known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to international cricket.
• WJAR TV Channel Launch WJAR TV channel 10 in Providence, Rhode Island begins broadcasting as an NBC affiliate, expanding television media coverage in the northeastern United States.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jul. 10, 1949

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1949

July 10, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 191st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1949 can also be written as 7/10/1949 in the US and as 10/7/1949 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1949 in July 1949 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1949:

• Ronnie James Dio

  Iconic heavy metal vocalist who fronted bands like Dio, Black Sabbath, and Rainbow, known for his powerful voice and influential career.

• Sunil Gavaskar

  Legendary Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, known for his exceptional technique and...

• Nigel Lythgoe

  Prominent television director and producer, known for creating and producing popular reality TV shows like American Idol and So You Think...

• Henriette Martinez

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1949:

• Giuseppe Fuschini

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on July 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1949 was Room Full of Roses by Eddy Howard & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - Room Full of Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 06:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 1949

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Someone born on July 10, 1949 is:

75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 13 days old,

or 3954 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27681 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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

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

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