What happened on Saturday August 13, 1949?

About August 13th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 13, 1949, a landmark diplomatic conference with representatives from 60 nations unanimously approved the Third Geneva Convention, a critical international treaty establishing comprehensive humanitarian standards for the treatment of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians in occupied territories during armed conflicts. This convention significantly expanded and refined the existing international humanitarian law, providing robust protections for non-combatants and those rendered helpless by war.
  • Day of the week: August 13th, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: I Was a Male War Bride directed by Howard Hawks

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August 13, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 1949:

  • Third Geneva Convention Adopted, Establishing Humanitarian War Standards On August 13, 1949, a landmark diplomatic conference with representatives from 60 nations unanimously approved the Third Geneva Convention, a critical international treaty establishing comprehensive humanitarian standards for the treatment of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians in occupied territories during armed conflicts. This convention significantly expanded and refined the existing international humanitarian law, providing robust protections for non-combatants and those rendered helpless by war.

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August 13, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 13, 1949?


August 13, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1949 can also be written as 8/13/1949 in the US and as 13/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 13, 1949?


Famous people born on August 13, 1949:

  • Philippe Petit

    A legendary French high-wire artist renowned for his extraordinary and illegal tightrope walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade...

  • Mark Knopfler

    Legendary guitarist and lead singer of the iconic rock band Dire Straits, known for his distinctive guitar style and numerous hit songs.

  • Bobby Clarke

    A legendary NHL player and coach from Manitoba, Canada, best known for his significant contributions to the Philadelphia Flyers...

  • Bobby Clarke (ice hockey)

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August 13, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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August 13, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 11:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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How old is someone born on August 13, 1949?


Someone born on August 13, 1949 is:

75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months

or 3952 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1949?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1949.

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