What happened on Friday September 16, 1949?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1949:

• Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Discriminatory Voter Law The Supreme Court of Georgia upheld a voter re-registration law designed to systematically suppress African American voting rights, reflecting the deeply entrenched racial discrimination in the post-war Southern United States. Simultaneously, a Gallup Poll revealed Bob Hope as the most popular man in America, highlighting the stark contrast between entertainment culture and the ongoing civil rights struggles.
• KABC TV Channel 7 Launches in Los Angeles KABC-TV, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Los Angeles, California, marking an important milestone in the city's television history. This launch contributed to the rapid expansion of television media in post-World War II America, bringing local news and entertainment to Southern California residents.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1949

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1949

September 16, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1949 can also be written as 9/16/1949 in the US and as 16/9/1949 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1949 in September 1949 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1949:

• Ed Begley Jr.

  American actor and environmental activist known for his roles in television series like St. Elsewhere and his passionate advocacy for...

• Rique Pottenger

  Computer scientist with advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, known for his academic and professional achievements.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1949:

• Arthur Berthelet

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1949 was Ragtime Cowboy Joe by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Jo Stafford - Ragtime Cowboy Joe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 04:30 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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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1949

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Someone born on September 16, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 7 days old,

or 3944 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27613 days old,

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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