What happened on Friday October 14, 1949?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1949:

• Communist Party Leaders Convicted in Landmark Sedition Trial The Foley Square trial concludes in New York City, representing the longest trial in U.S. history at that time. Eugene Dennis and ten other Communist Party USA leaders are found guilty of sedition, with most defendants sentenced to five years in prison, reflecting the intense anti-Communist sentiment of the early Cold War era.
• Chinese Communist Forces Capture Guangzhou During the Chinese Civil War, Communist forces successfully occupy the strategically important city of Guangzhou (Canton) in Guangdong province, marking a significant milestone in the Communist Party's campaign against the Nationalist government.
• Ezzard Charles Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Boxer Ezzard Charles defeats Pat Valentino by technical knockout (TKO) in the 8th round, securing the heavyweight boxing championship in a memorable sporting event.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1949

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1949

October 14, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1949 can also be written as 10/14/1949 in the US and as 14/10/1949 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1949 in October 1949 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1949:

• Damian Lau

  Prominent Hong Kong actor, director, and producer known for his significant contributions to Asian cinema.

• Katha Pollitt

  Renowned American poet, author, and feminist cultural critic known for her insightful writing and social commentary.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1949:

• Paul Ehrenberg
• Fritz Reuter Leiber
• Aaro Pajari
• Oswald Schwarz

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on October 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1949 was Jealous Heart by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra - Jealous Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 02:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1949

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Someone born on October 14, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months

or 3943 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27606 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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

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

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