Sunday April 17, 1949: on this day

April 17, 1949 was the 107th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 1949 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 17, 1949, who was born and died on April 17, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Forever and Ever by Margaret Whiting), movies (e.g. Le silence de la mer, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville), TV series (e.g. Roller Derby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1949?


April 17, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1949 can also be written as 4/17/1949 in the US and as 17/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

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April 17, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1949:

  • At midnight 26 irish counties officially leave the british commonwealth. a 21-gun salute on o'connell bridge, dublin, ushers in the republic of ireland.

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April 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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April 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1949.

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Who was born on April 17, 1949?


Famous people born on April 17, 1949:

  • Beverly Lewis

    Bestselling author of Amish fiction novels.

  • Sari Nusseibeh

    Sari Nusseibeh is a Palestinian philosopher and academic who has been a prominent advocate for a peaceful resolution to the...

  • Avril Doyle

    Avril Doyle is an Irish politician and former Member of the European Parliament.

  • Mike Hill

    English bishop.

  • Ann Romney

    Celebrity.

  • Heini Hemmi

    Switzerland -- giant slalom (1976 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Frank Russell
  • Miguel Mejía Barón
  • Zbigniew Gut
  • Horacio Sánchez Unzueta

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 12 days old,

or 3910 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27375 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1949?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1949.

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April 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1949:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1949:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1949 was Forever and Ever by Margaret Whiting, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Forever and Ever

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April 17, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Le silence de la mer

Le silence de la mer

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville

Starring: Howard Vernon, Nicole Stéphane, Jean-Marie Robain, Ami Aaröe

Country: United States of America

Barsaat

Barsaat

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Raj Kapoor

Starring: Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Prem Nath, K.N. Singh

The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead

The Crooked Way

The Crooked Way

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Robert Florey

Starring: John Payne, Sonny Tufts, Ellen Drew, Rhys Williams

Adventure in Baltimore

Adventure in Baltimore

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Richard Wallace

Starring: Robert Young, Shirley Temple, John Agar, Albert Sharpe

April 17, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Roller Derby

Roller Derby

Release year: 1949

Think Fast

Think Fast

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Bridget Stokes

Masters of Magic

Masters of Magic

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Stephens

Casper

Casper

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Admiral Broadway Revue

The Admiral Broadway Revue

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Sid Caesar, Mary McCarty, Imogene Coca, Marge Champion

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Who was the US President on April 17, 1949?

On April 17, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1949?

On April 17, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1949?

On April 17, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for April 1949?

April 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1949 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 17, 1949