What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1949?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1949:

• Theodor Herzl Reinterment On August 17, 1949, the remains of Theodor Herzl, the visionary founder of modern political Zionism, were solemnly reinterred at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. This symbolic reburial represented a significant moment in the establishment of Israeli national identity and commemorated Herzl's pivotal role in the Zionist movement.
• Matsukawa Train Derailment Incident On August 17, 1949, a passenger train on the Tōhoku Main Line in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, was deliberately derailed and overturned, resulting in the death of three crew members. This tragic event sparked a significant political controversy between the Japanese Communist Party and the occupation authorities, ultimately leading to the Japanese Red Purge, a widespread suppression of communist sympathizers in Japanese society and workplaces.
• Karlıova Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck eastern Turkey on August 17, 1949, causing widespread destruction and claiming 320 lives. The seismic event highlighted the region's geological vulnerability and the significant human cost of natural disasters.
• Hashim al-Atassi Becomes Syrian Prime Minister On August 17, 1949, Hashim al-Atassi assumed the role of Prime Minister of Syria, marking a notable moment in the country's post-independence political landscape. Al-Atassi was a prominent political figure who played a significant role in Syria's early years of self-governance following French colonial rule.

Events in 1949

August 17, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1949

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1949

August 17, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1949 can also be written as 8/17/1949 in the US and as 17/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1949:

• Julian Fellowes

  Renowned English screenwriter, director, actor, and politician best known for creating the critically acclaimed TV series Downton Abbey and...

• Norm Coleman

  American lawyer and politician who served as the 52nd mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, and later as a U.S.

• Sib Hashian

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1949:

• Gregorio Perfecto

  Filipino journalist, jurist, and politician (b. 1891).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on August 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1949 was Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Mills Brothers - Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
2. Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae - Whispering Hope
3. Buddy Clark - You're Breaking My Heart
4. Ink Spots - You're Breaking My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 03:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Someone born on August 17, 1949 is:

75 years 8 months old,

or 908 months and 27 days old,

or 3952 weeks

or 27664 days old,

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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

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

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