What happened on Wednesday January 12, 1949?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1949:

• Communist Forces Approach Beijing During the Chinese Civil War, Communist forces advanced to artillery range of Beijing and began shelling the city, signaling an escalation in the conflict between Communist and Nationalist forces.
• Dutch Court Sentences SS Chief Hanns Rauter A Dutch court affirmed the death sentence against Hanns Rauter, a high-ranking SS officer, for war crimes committed during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands during World War II.
• Birth of Haruki Murakami Haruki Murakami, one of the most internationally acclaimed contemporary Japanese writers, was born in Kyoto. He would later become known for his surrealist and genre-bending novels.
• France Implements Economic Stabilization Measures The French government issued a decree freezing prices and wages in an attempt to control post-war inflation and stabilize the national economy.
• Birth of Ottmar Hitzfeld Ottmar Hitzfeld, a renowned German footballer and later a successful football manager, was born in Lörrach, Germany. He would go on to become one of the most respected coaches in European football.
• Birth of Wayne Wang Wayne Wang, a notable film director known for bridging Asian and American cinema, was born in British Hong Kong. He would later direct critically acclaimed films exploring cultural identity.
• Arthur Godfrey & His Friends TV Show Premiere Arthur Godfrey & His Friends, a popular television variety show, made its debut on CBS Television, marking an important moment in early television entertainment.
• Film Noir 'The Accused' Premieres The drama film noir 'The Accused', starring Loretta Young and Robert Cummings, opened in New York City, contributing to the rich cinematic landscape of the late 1940s.

Events in 1949

January 12, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1949

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1949

January 12, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1949 can also be written as 1/12/1949 in the US and as 12/1/1949 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1949 in January 1949 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1949:

• Haruki Murakami

  Internationally acclaimed Japanese novelist known for surreal and imaginative works like 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Kafka on the Shore'.

• Wayne Wang

  Acclaimed Asian-American film director known for independent films like 'Chan is Missing' and 'The Joy Luck Club'.

• Ottmar Hitzfeld

  Legendary German football manager who won multiple titles with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on January 12th

January 12, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1949 was So Tired by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Kay Starr - So Tired
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Red Roses For A Blue Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:17 pm and setting at 06:30 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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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1949

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Someone born on January 12, 1949 is:

76 years 3 months old,

or 915 months and 11 days old,

or 3980 weeks

or 27860 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1949?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1949.

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