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see horoscope and birth chart for September 16, 1949What happened on Friday, September 16, 1949?
About September 16th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: KABC-TV, Channel 7, began broadcasting in Los Angeles on September 16, 1949. The station has been a major broadcaster in the Los Angeles area, offering a variety of programming to its viewers.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1949 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Ragtime Cowboy Joe by Jo Stafford
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- September 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 16, 1949?
- Who was born on September 16, 1949?
- September 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- September 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- September 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 16, 1949?
- Back in 1949
September 16, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1949:
- KABC TV Channel 7 launches in Los Angeles KABC-TV, Channel 7, began broadcasting in Los Angeles on September 16, 1949. The station has been a major broadcaster in the Los Angeles area, offering a variety of programming to its viewers.
September 16, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1949
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What day of the week was September 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.
Who was born on September 16, 1949?
Famous people born on September 16, 1949:
![Ed Begley Jr.]()
Ed Begley Jr.American actor and environmental activist known for his roles in television series like St. Elsewhere and his passionate advocacy for...
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Rique PottengerComputer scientist with advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, known for his academic and professional achievements.
September 16, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
September 16, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 16, 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 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.
- Jo Stafford - Ragtime Cowboy Joe
September 16, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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.
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 birthSeptember 16, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
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:
76 years 10 months old,
or 922 months and 26 days old,
or 4012 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28088 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1949?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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Why 1949 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 16, 1949, a 1949 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 16, 1949 includes KABC TV Channel 7 launches in Los Angeles, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 16, 1949 included “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by Jo Stafford, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 16, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 16, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Ed Begley Jr, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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