What happened on Monday October 10, 1949?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1949:

• Norwegian Parliamentary Election Norway held an election to the Storting (Parliament), with the Labour Party securing a strong majority by winning 85 out of 150 seats, reinforcing their political dominance in the post-World War II era.
• Flight Endurance Record Set Pilots Woody Jongeward and Bob Woodhouse landed their Aeronca in Yuma, Arizona after setting a remarkable flight endurance record of 1,124 hours and 14 minutes, demonstrating extraordinary aviation skill and perseverance.
• NHL All-Star Game The 3rd National Hockey League All-Star Game was played at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, where a team of NHL all-stars defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs with a decisive 3–1 victory, showcasing top hockey talent.
• Jessica Harper Born Jessica Harper, a versatile actress, producer, and singer, was born in Chicago, Illinois. She would later become known for her roles in notable films and her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1949

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1949

October 10, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1949 in October 1949 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1949:

• Jim Starlin

  Influential comic book artist and writer, creator of characters like Thanos and Drax in the Marvel Universe.

• Angeles Mastretta

  Renowned Mexican author known for her novels exploring women's experiences and social dynamics.

• Jessica Harper

  American actress known for her roles in cult films like 'Phantom of the Paradise' and 'Suspiria'.

• Lance Cairns

  Prominent New Zealand cricketer who played for Canterbury and the national team, known for his all-rounder skills.

• Gino Cogliandro

  Italian actor and comedian, member of the comedy trio Trettra, known for his work in television and film.

• Wang Wanxing

  Chinese political activist known for his pro-democracy demonstrations and human rights advocacy in China.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1949:

• Chikuhei Nakajima

  Japanese engineer, businessman, and politician, founded nakajima aircraft company (b. 1884).

• Dolf van der Nagel

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on October 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1949 was Jealous Heart by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra - Jealous Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 10, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1949

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Someone born on October 10, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 4 days old,

or 3944 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27610 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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

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

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