What happened on Thursday February 17, 1949?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1949:

• Chaim Weizmann Becomes First President of Israel Chaim Weizmann officially begins his term as the first President of Israel, marking a significant milestone in the newly established state's political history.
• Israel Adopts Interim Constitution The Israeli constituent assembly adopts an interim constitution, establishing important governmental checks and balances by setting limits on presidential authority and making the prime minister and cabinet accountable to parliament.
• Richard Button Wins Men's Figure Skating Championship Richard Button of the United States wins the Men's Figure Skating Championship in Paris, demonstrating his exceptional athletic skill on the international stage.
• Alena Vrzanova Wins Ladies Figure Skating Championship Alena Vrzanova of Czechoslovakia claims victory in the Ladies Figure Skating Championship held in Paris, representing her country with outstanding performance.
• Hungarian Pair Wins Ice Pairs Championship Andrea Ktkessy and Ede Király from Hungary win the Ice Pairs Championship in Paris, showcasing their synchronized skating skills.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1949

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1949

February 17, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1949 can also be written as 2/17/1949 in the US and as 17/2/1949 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1949 in February 1949 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1949:

• Fred Frith

  Experimental musician, guitarist, and composer known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to rock and improvised music.

• Dennis Green

  Renowned American football coach and player who had a significant career in the NFL, most notably as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and...

• N Theodore Shell

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1949:

• Ellery Clark

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on February 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1949 was Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Dean Martin - Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile)
2. Mills Brothers - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1949

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Someone born on February 17, 1949 is:

76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 6 days old,

or 3974 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27824 days old,

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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

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

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