What happened on Tuesday June 14, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1949:

• First Mammal in Space: Albert II's Historic Rocket Flight Albert II, a rhesus monkey, made history by riding a V-2 rocket to an altitude of 134 kilometers (83 miles), becoming the first mammal and first monkey to reach space. This groundbreaking mission was part of early space exploration efforts by the United States.
• Formation of State of Vietnam The State of Vietnam was officially formed, with Bao Dai reinstated as Emperor, marking a significant political transition in the region during the post-World War II era.
• WROC TV Channel 8 Begins Broadcasting WROC TV channel 8, an NBC affiliate in Rochester, New York, commenced its television broadcasting, contributing to the expansion of television media in the late 1940s.
• Birth of Jimmy Lea Jimmy Lea, a British musician best known for his work with the rock band Slade, was born on this date, marking the beginning of a notable career in music.

Events in 1949

June 14, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 14, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 14, 1949

June 14, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 165th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1949 can also be written as 6/14/1949 in the US and as 14/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 14, 1949:

• Antony Sher

  South African-British actor, director, and screenwriter known for his remarkable theatrical performances and significant contributions to...

• Papa Wemba

  Legendary Congolese musician and singer who was a pivotal figure in popularizing soukous music globally and influencing African popular...

• Harry Turtledove

  Prolific American author renowned for his groundbreaking works in alternate history, historical fiction, and science fiction genres.

• Bertrand Lavier

  Innovative French contemporary sculptor known for challenging artistic conventions through complex, genre-crossing artistic interventions.

• Simon Callow

  Renowned British actor, writer, and director known for his versatile performances in theater, film, and television.

• Bob Frankston

  Technology pioneer who co-created VisiCalc, the first electronic spreadsheet program that revolutionized business computing.

• B A Robertson
• Jean Rolin
• Alan White

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 14th

Famous people died on June 14, 1949:

• Albert II

  Rhesus macaque and pioneering animal astronaut, recognized as the first mammal sent into space, marking a significant milestone in space...

• Emanoil Ionescu
• Otto Stählin

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on June 14th

June 14, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1949 was Bali Ha'i by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Bali Ha'i
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Four Winds and the Seven Seas
3. Vic Damone - You're Breaking My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 14, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 14, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 14, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 14, 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 June 14, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 14, 1949

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Someone born on June 14, 1949 is:

75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months

or 3961 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27728 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 14, 1949?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 14, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 14, 1949.

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