What happened on Wednesday September 14, 1949?

About September 14th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey initiated a special grand jury investigation into the Peekskill riots of September 4, alleging Communist involvement in provoking the disturbance. The riots were a significant moment of racial and political tension in post-World War II America.
  • Day of the week: September 14th, 1949 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Ragtime Cowboy Joe by Jo Stafford
  • Popular movie: Miss Grant Takes Richmond directed by Lloyd Bacon

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September 14, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 14, 1949:

  • Dewey Orders Investigation into Peekskill Riots New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey initiated a special grand jury investigation into the Peekskill riots of September 4, alleging Communist involvement in provoking the disturbance. The riots were a significant moment of racial and political tension in post-World War II America.
  • Romanian Newspaper Accuses Tito of Invasion Plot The Romanian newspaper Scînteia accused Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito of planning a potential military invasion of Romania and attempting to destabilize Hungary's Communist government, reflecting the growing tensions within the Eastern Bloc during the early Cold War period.
  • Fatal Accident at Grand Canyon's Yaki Point A tragic incident occurred at Grand Canyon National Park when 63-year-old Minnie Edith Kindig from Long Beach, California, fainted near the edge of Yaki Point and fell 500 feet to her death, highlighting the inherent dangers of approaching unprotected cliff edges.

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

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What day of the week was September 14, 1949?


September 14, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 257th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1949 can also be written as 9/14/1949 in the US and as 14/9/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 14, 1949?


Famous people born on September 14, 1949:

  • Steve Gaines

    Talented guitarist and songwriter for the legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

  • Gérard Larcher

    Prominent French politician who serves as President of the French Senate.

  • Ed King

    Accomplished American guitarist and songwriter known for his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Strawberry Alarm Clock.

  • Fred Sonic Smith

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September 14, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 14, 1949:

  • Pandeli Evangjeli

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September 14, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 14, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1949 was Ragtime Cowboy Joe by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

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September 14, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 14, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 02:43 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on September 14, 1949?


Someone born on September 14, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 9 days old,

or 3945 weeks

or 27615 days old,

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

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

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