Q: What day of the week was January 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.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn . Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry . 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.

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

The moon phase on January 17, 1949 was Full Moon . 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.

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Q: 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.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1949?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

January 17, 1949: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1949:

The goldbergs, the first sitcom on american television, first airs.
The first vw type 1 to arrive in the united states, a 1948 model, is brought to new york by dutch businessman ben pon. unable to interest dealers or importers in the volkswagen, pon sells the sample car to pay his travel expenses. only two 1949 models were sold in america that year, convincing volkswagen chairman heinrich nordhoff the car had no future in the u.s. (the type 1 went on to become an automotive phenomenon.)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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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Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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The moon phase on January 17, 1949 was Full Moon. 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.

Question 6

Who was born on January 17, 1949?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1949:

Andy Kaufman American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
Indio Solari Argentine musician and singer.
Mick Taylor English singer-songwriter/guitarist (john mayall and the bluesbreakers, and the rolling stones).
Augustin Dumay French violinist and conductor.
Gyude Bryant Liberian politician and businessman (d. 2014).
Anita Borg American computer scientist and educator; founded anita borg institute for women and technology (b. 1949).
Dick Nanninga Dutch footballer (d. 2015).
Andy Kaufman in New York City New york, usa: comedian/actor (latka gravas-taxi).
Debbie Watson in La Mirada California, usa; actress (karen tammy).
Martin Gaffney American marine corps chief warrant officer.
Patrick Pera
Francesco Muzzioli
Sharada del Nepal
Heini Hemmi

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

Question 8

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

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There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Famous people died on January 17, 1949:

Camillo Isnardi
Alexander Souter

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on January 17, 1949:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Galway Bay by Bing Crosby

Question 15

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

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

The Sun Comes Up by Richard Thorpe
Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. by Fred C. Brannon
A Letter to Three Wives by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Criss Cross by Robert Siodmak
Bad Men of Tombstone by Kurt Neumann

Question 16

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

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The most popular TV Series on January 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:

The Admiral Broadway Revue by
What Do You Think? by Paul Leduc
The Eyes Have It by
Picture This by Stephen Herek
Sing-Co-Pation by

Question 17

Who was the US President on January 17, 1949?

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1949?

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On January 17, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

Question 20

What is special about January 17th?

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

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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Question 21

What happened in 1949?

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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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Question 22

What was the calendar for January 1949?

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January 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1949 calendar looked like.