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see horoscope and birth chart for January 12, 1949What happened on Wednesday, January 12, 1949?
About January 12th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 12, 1949, a Dutch court confirmed the death sentence of Hanns Albin Rauter, the Higher SS and Police Leader in the Netherlands during World War II. Rauter was convicted of war crimes and executed by firing squad on March 24, 1949.
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1949 was a Wednesday
- 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 12, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 12, 1949?
- Who was born on January 12, 1949?
- January 12, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- January 12, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 12, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 12, 1949?
- Back in 1949
January 12, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 12, 1949:
- Dutch Court Sentences SS Chief Hanns Rauter On January 12, 1949, a Dutch court confirmed the death sentence of Hanns Albin Rauter, the Higher SS and Police Leader in the Netherlands during World War II. Rauter was convicted of war crimes and executed by firing squad on March 24, 1949. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Birth of Haruki Murakami Haruki Murakami, a renowned Japanese author, was born on January 12, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. He is best known for novels such as "Norwegian Wood," "Kafka on the Shore," and "1Q84." His works have been translated into over 50 languages, earning him international acclaim. source: britannica.com
- 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.
January 12, 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 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.
Who was born on January 12, 1949?
Famous people born on January 12, 1949:
![Haruki Murakami]()
Haruki MurakamiHaruki Murakami is a renowned Japanese novelist, short-story writer, and translator known for his surreal, imaginative fiction influenced by Western literature and pop culture. Internationally acclaimed, his works have been translated into over 50 languages, earning him numerous literary awards and a broad, devoted readership. [bio]
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Wayne WangWayne Wang is a Hong Kong-American film director and producer, known for his work in both independent and mainstream American cinema. He gained prominence for directing films that frequently explore cultural intersections between East and West. [bio]
![Ottmar Hitzfeld]()
Ottmar HitzfeldLegendary German football manager who won multiple titles with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
January 12, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 12, 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 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.
- Kay Starr - So Tired
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
January 12, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 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 12, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on January 12, 1949 is:
77 years 6 months old,
or 930 months and 10 days old,
or 4045 weeks
or 28315 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1949?
There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 12th 2027.
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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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The history attached to January 12, 1949 includes Dutch Court Sentences SS Chief Hanns Rauter, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 12, 1949 included “So Tired” by Kay Starr, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 12, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 12, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Haruki Murakami, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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