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see horoscope and birth chart for February 12, 1949What happened on Saturday February 12, 1949?
About February 12th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Hassan al-Banna, the 42-year-old Egyptian imam and founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, was assassinated by the Egyptian secret police, marking a significant and violent moment in the political history of Egypt and Islamic political movements.
- Day of the week: February 12th, 1949 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Red Roses For A Blue Lady by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
- Popular movie: Caught directed by Max Ophüls
More about February 12th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on February 12th, 1949.
Table of contents
- February 12, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 12, 1949?
- Who was born on February 12, 1949?
- February 12, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- February 12, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- February 12, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 12, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 12, 1949?
- Back in 1949
February 12, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 12, 1949:
- Assassination of Hassan al-Banna Hassan al-Banna, the 42-year-old Egyptian imam and founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, was assassinated by the Egyptian secret police, marking a significant and violent moment in the political history of Egypt and Islamic political movements.
- Aircraft Bombing in Jerusalem An unidentified aircraft bombed Jerusalem, highlighting the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region during this period of geopolitical instability.
- Vatican Excommunicates Cardinal Mindszenty Trial Participants The Sacred Congregation of the Catholic Church excommunicated and declared 'infamous' all individuals involved in the Cardinal Mindszenty trial, a significant ecclesiastical response to political persecution.
- Deadly Train Derailment in Spain A catastrophic train derailment occurred 40 miles west of Tarragona, Spain, resulting in 30 fatalities and 40 injuries. Railway officials suspected the incident was caused by track sabotage, adding a layer of potential criminal investigation to the tragedy.
- Annie Get Your Gun Broadway Run Concludes The legendary Broadway musical 'Annie Get Your Gun', starring Ethel Merman, closes at the Imperial Theater in New York City after an impressive 1,147 performances, marking a significant moment in American theatrical history.
- Birth of Cricket Legend Gundappa Viswanath Gundappa Viswanath, a prolific Indian batsman who would become one of the most celebrated cricketers of the 1970s, was born. Known for his elegant batting style and technical prowess, Viswanath would go on to represent India in international cricket and become a revered figure in the sport.
- Radio Broadcast Panic in Quito A radio broadcast in Quito, Ecuador caused widespread panic among listeners, reminiscent of Orson Welles' famous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, demonstrating the powerful psychological impact of mass media.
- Canada Crushes Denmark in Hockey In an extraordinary display of hockey dominance, Team Canada defeated Denmark with a staggering 47-0 score, setting a remarkable record in international hockey competition.
February 12, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 12, 1949?
February 12, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 12, 1949 can also be written as 2/12/1949 in the US and as 12/2/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 12, 1949?
Famous people born on February 12, 1949:
- Joaquín Sabina
Renowned Spanish singer-songwriter celebrated for his poetic and introspective lyrics, blending rock, blues, and Latin musical styles.
- Marion Hänsel
Belgian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her artistic cinema and international film festival participation.
- Enzo Hernández
February 12, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 12, 1949:
- Hassan al-Banna
Influential Egyptian religious and political leader who founded the Muslim Brotherhood, a significant Islamist organization with widespread...
- Nella Giacomelli
- Battling Levinsky
February 12, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 12, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 12, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1949 was Red Roses For A Blue Lady by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
- Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
- Mills Brothers - I Love You So Much It Hurts
February 12, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 12, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 12, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 12, 1949 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 07:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1949
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Someone born on February 12, 1949 is:
76 years 3 months old,
or 915 months and 2 days old,
or 3978 weeks and 4 days old,
or 27850 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1949?
There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 12, 1949.
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