What happened on Wednesday March 16, 1949?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1949:

• Juan Perón Adopts New Argentine Constitution Argentine President Juan Perón swore allegiance to a new constitution specifically designed to extend his presidential term, allowing him to remain in power for an additional six years beyond his current term, which was set to expire in 1952. This constitutional amendment demonstrated Perón's strategic political maneuvering to consolidate his political authority.
• USS Milwaukee Returned from Soviet Loan The cruiser USS Milwaukee, which had been loaned to the Soviet Union in 1944 during World War II as part of the Lend-Lease program, was returned to the US Navy. The vessel was in a significantly deteriorated condition, reflecting the challenges of wartime equipment sharing and international military cooperation.
• KFMB TV Channel 8 Launches in San Diego KFMB Television Channel 8, a CBS affiliate, began broadcasting in San Diego, California, marking an expansion of television media infrastructure in the region during the post-World War II era.
• Erik Estrada Born Erik Estrada, a Puerto Rican actor who would later become famous for his role in the television series 'CHiPs', was born on this date.

Events in 1949

March 16, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1949

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1949

March 16, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1949 can also be written as 3/16/1949 in the US and as 16/3/1949 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1949 in March 1949 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1949:

• Victor Garber

  Victor Garber is a renowned Canadian actor known for memorable roles in films like Titanic and TV series such as Alias and Legally Blonde.

• Erik Estrada

  Erik Estrada is an American actor best known for his iconic role as Officer Frank Poncherello in the popular television series CHiPs, which...

• Joseph Pilato

  American film and voice actor (b. 1949).

• Jerry Goodman

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1949:

• Billy Hibbert

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on March 16th

March 16, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1949 was Forever and Ever by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.

1. Perry Como - Forever and Ever
2. Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae - A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)
3. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River
4. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Forever and Ever

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 07:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 1949

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Someone born on March 16, 1949 is:

76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 28 days old,

or 3974 weeks

or 27818 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1949?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 16, 1949.

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