Wednesday August 17, 1949: on this day

August 17, 1949 was the 229th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 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 August 17, 1949, who was born and died on August 17, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Madame Bovary, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 17, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1949:

  • Matsukawa derailment: unknown saboteurs cause a passenger train to derail and overturn in fukushima prefecture, japan, killing three crew members and igniting a political firestorm between the japanese communist party and the government of occupied japan that will eventually lead to the japanese red purge.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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


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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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Who was born on August 17, 1949?


Famous people born on August 17, 1949:

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

  • Doreen Cameron

    Scottish actress and stage performer who was a proponent of working-class theatre and anti-capitalist theater.

  • Peter Malsin

    American astrologer, who was a student of the field since 1971.

  • Teddy Altman

    Teddy Altman is a former NASA astronaut who flew on multiple Space Shuttle missions.

  • Lady Colin Campbell

    Lady Colin Campbell is a British writer and socialite known for her work in journalism and biographies.

  • Norm Coleman

    American lawyer and politician, 52nd mayor of st.

  • Sue Draheim

    American composer and fiddler (d. 2013).

  • Sib Hashian

    American drummer (boston, ernie, and the automatics).

  • Jean-Noël Augert

    French alpine skier.

  • Noel Augert
  • Henning Jensen
  • Isiah Robertson
  • Mitsunori Fujiguchi
  • Ingvald Huseklepp
  • Edgar Schneider

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
    Rachel Hurd-Wood

    British actress.

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


You are 74 years 8 months old,

or 896 months and 2 days old,

or 3896 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27274 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1949.

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

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


Famous people died on August 17, 1949:

  • Gregorio Perfecto

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

  • Julio Ugarte y Ugarte
  • Luis de Vargas y Soto

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Liviya Gershwin

    Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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


Holidays on August 17, 1949:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You)
  2. - Whispering Hope
  3. - You're Breaking My Heart
  4. - You're Breaking My Heart

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

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

Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Lenore Aubert

Jeet

Jeet

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mohan Sinha

Starring: Suraiya, Dev Anand, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi, Madan Puri

I Was a Male War Bride

I Was a Male War Bride

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart

Country: United States of America

Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Hands of Mystery

Hands of Mystery

Release year: 1949

Starring: Ruth White, Edward Andrews, Hugh Franklin, Brook Byron

Country: United States of America

Versatile Varieties

Versatile Varieties

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1949?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1949?

On August 17, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1949 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 17, 1949