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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1949What happened on Friday December 16, 1949?
About December 16th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 16, 1949, Sukarno officially became the first President of Indonesia, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. He was accompanied by Mohammed Hatta, who served as the premier, forming a critical leadership duo in the early years of the newly independent Indonesian state.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1949 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio
- Popular movie: Twelve O'Clock High directed by Henry King
More about December 16th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1949.
Table of contents
- December 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1949?
- Who was born on December 16, 1949?
- December 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1949?
- Back in 1949
December 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1949:
- Indonesia Gains Independence: Sukarno Becomes First President On December 16, 1949, Sukarno officially became the first President of Indonesia, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. He was accompanied by Mohammed Hatta, who served as the premier, forming a critical leadership duo in the early years of the newly independent Indonesian state.
- United Kingdom Parliament Act 1949 Receives Royal Assent On December 16, 1949, the Parliament Act 1949 received Royal Assent in the United Kingdom. This significant legislative act further refined the relationship between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, reinforcing the democratic principles of parliamentary governance.
December 16, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 16, 1949?
December 16, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 350th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1949 can also be written as 12/16/1949 in the US and as 16/12/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1949?
Famous people born on December 16, 1949:
- Billy Gibbons
Legendary guitarist and lead vocalist of the iconic rock band ZZ Top, known for his distinctive guitar style and long beard.
- Bill Chamberlain
December 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1949:
- Sidney Olcott
Canadian-american screenwriter and producer of actor (d. 1949).
December 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1949 was Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
- Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio - Yingle Bells
December 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1949 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 02:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.
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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1949
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Someone born on December 16, 1949 is:
75 years 4 months old,
or 904 months and 28 days old,
or 3934 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27543 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1949?
There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1949.
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Back in 1949
