What happened on Saturday December 17, 1949?

About December 17th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: Burma (now Myanmar) officially established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, marking a significant geopolitical moment in the early years of Communist China's international recognition.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio
  • Popular movie: Twelve O'Clock High directed by Henry King

More about December 17th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1949.

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December 17, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1949:

  • Burma Recognizes People's Republic of China Burma (now Myanmar) officially established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, marking a significant geopolitical moment in the early years of Communist China's international recognition.
  • Tierra del Fuego Earthquake of 1949 A massive earthquake struck the southern tip of South America, reaching 7.8 on the moment magnitude scale. This seismic event was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in southern Argentina, causing significant geological disruption in the Tierra del Fuego region.
  • Regina Closes on Broadway The theatrical production 'Regina' concluded its run at the 46th Street Theater in New York City after 86 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

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

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What day of the week was December 17, 1949?


December 17, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1949 can also be written as 12/17/1949 in the US and as 17/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 17, 1949?


Famous people born on December 17, 1949:

  • Paul Rodgers

    Renowned rock singer and songwriter, famous for his work with bands Bad Company, The Firm, and The Law, known for his powerful and...

  • Billy Gibbons

    Legendary guitarist and lead singer of the rock band ZZ Top, known for his distinctive guitar playing and iconic beard.

  • Jean-Yves Gateaud

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


Famous people died on December 17, 1949:

  • Robert Eisler
  • Giuseppe Novello

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December 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1949 was Yingle Bells by Yogi Yorgesson with The Johnny Duffy Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 17, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 03:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1949?


Someone born on December 17, 1949 is:

75 years 4 months old,

or 904 months and 27 days old,

or 3934 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27542 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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

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

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