What happened on Monday January 17, 1949?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1949:

• Smith Act Trial of American Communists The controversial Smith Act trial commenced in New York City, charging 11 leading American Communists with conspiracy to overthrow the United States government, reflecting the intense political tensions of the early Cold War era.
• First Volkswagen Beetle Arrives in the United States A 1948 Volkswagen Type 1 was imported to New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon, who struggled to find interested dealers or importers. Initially perceived as having no potential in the U.S. market, the Volkswagen would later become an iconic automotive phenomenon that revolutionized personal transportation.
• The Goldbergs First Television Sitcom The Goldbergs, a pioneering sitcom, made its debut on American television, marking a significant milestone in the history of television entertainment and comedy programming.
• BSAA Star Ariel Disappearance A British South American Airways Avro Tudor aircraft mysteriously vanished over the Atlantic Ocean during a flight from Bermuda to Kingston, Jamaica, with 20 passengers and crew members on board, adding to the era's aviation mysteries.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1949

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1949

January 17, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1949 can also be written as 1/17/1949 in the US and as 17/1/1949 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1949 in January 1949 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1949:

• Andy Kaufman

  Iconic comedian and performance artist known for his surreal, avant-garde comedy style.

• Andy Kaufman in New York City

  Iconic comedian and performance artist known for his surreal, avant-garde comedy style.

• Indio Solari

  Influential Argentine rock musician and founding member of Patricio Redonditos de Ricota, a legendary rock band in Latin American...

• Mick Taylor

  Renowned blues and rock guitarist who played with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and was a member of The Rolling Stones from 1969 to 1974.

• Anita Borg

  Pioneering computer scientist who advocated for women in technology and founded the Anita Borg Institute to increase women's representation...

• Augustin Dumay

  Accomplished French classical violinist and conductor known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire.

• Gyude Bryant

  Liberian politician who served as Chairman of the National Transitional Government of Liberia from 2003 to 2006, playing a crucial role in...

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1949:

• Camillo Isnardi
• Alexander Souter

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on January 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1949 was Galway Bay by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Bing Crosby - Galway Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1949

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Someone born on January 17, 1949 is:

76 years 3 months old,

or 915 months and 6 days old,

or 3979 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27855 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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