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see horoscope and birth chart for January 16, 1949What happened on Sunday, January 16, 1949?
About January 16th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 16, 1949, KNBH, later known as KNBC, began broadcasting on Channel 4 in Los Angeles. It was the last of NBC's five original owned-and-operated stations to sign on, marking the debut of NBC programs on the West Coast. The station initially broadcast from the NBC Radio City Studios on Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1949 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: So Tired by Kay Starr
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- January 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 16, 1949?
- Who was born on January 16, 1949?
- January 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 16, 1949?
- Back in 1949
January 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1949:
- KNBH Television Channel launches in Los Angeles On January 16, 1949, KNBH, later known as KNBC, began broadcasting on Channel 4 in Los Angeles. It was the last of NBC's five original owned-and-operated stations to sign on, marking the debut of NBC programs on the West Coast. The station initially broadcast from the NBC Radio City Studios on Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 'The Rape of Lucretia' theater performance concludes The opera "The Rape of Lucretia" by Benjamin Britten concludes its run at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on January 16, 1949, after 23 performances. source: en.wikipedia.org
January 16, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1949
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What day of the week was January 16, 1949?
January 16, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1949 can also be written as 1/16/1949 in the US and as 16/1/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 16, 1949?
Famous people born on January 16, 1949:
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Caroline MunroCaroline Munro is an English actress, model, and singer, noted for her roles in horror, science fiction, and action films of the 1970s and 1980s. She is best known for her work as a Bond girl in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and as a recurring muse for Hammer Films. [bio]
January 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
January 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1949 was So Tired by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.
- Kay Starr - So Tired
- Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Red Roses For A Blue Lady
January 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 16, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1949 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat 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 birthJanuary 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1949 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 09:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1949.
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Someone born on January 16, 1949 is:
77 years 6 months old,
or 930 months and 20 days old,
or 4046 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28325 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1949?
There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 16th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1949.
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The history attached to January 16, 1949 includes KNBH Television Channel launches in Los Angeles, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 16, 1949 included “So Tired” by Kay Starr, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 16, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 16, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Caroline Munro, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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