What happened on Tuesday July 12, 1949?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1949:

• Death of Douglas Hyde, First President of Ireland Douglas Hyde, a prominent Irish scholar and the first President of Ireland, passed away at the age of 89. As a key figure in the Irish cultural revival and language preservation movement, Hyde played a significant role in Ireland's national identity.
• KLM Constellation Crash Near Bombay A KLM Constellation aircraft crashed near Bombay (Mumbai), India, during a monsoon rainstorm, resulting in the tragic loss of all 45 people on board, including the renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist H.R. Knickerbocker.
• 16th MLB All-Star Game The American League defeated the National League 11-7 in the 16th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. The National League set a record with five errors during the game.
• Los Angeles Rams Sign Norm Van Brocklin The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Norm Van Brocklin, a significant move for the team's roster and future performance in the NFL.
• Baseball Safety Improvement Major League Baseball team owners agreed to implement warning paths in front of each outfield fence to enhance player safety and reduce potential injuries.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1949

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1949

July 12, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1949 can also be written as 7/12/1949 in the US and as 12/7/1949 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1949 in July 1949 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1949:

• Rick Hendrick

  Prominent American entrepreneur and owner of Hendrick Motorsports, one of the most successful NASCAR racing teams in history.

• John Wetton

  Influential British rock musician known for his significant roles in progressive rock bands King Crimson and Asia, renowned for his...

• Pavel Lungin
• Faith McInerney
• Billy McIsaac

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1949:

• Douglas Hyde

  Irish scholar and politician, 1st president of ireland (b. 1860).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1949 was Maybe It's Because by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Dick Haymes - Maybe It's Because
2. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Some Enchanted Evening

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1949 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:45 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1949

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Someone born on July 12, 1949 is:

75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 11 days old,

or 3954 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27679 days old,

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

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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