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see horoscope and birth chart for March 17, 1949What happened on Thursday, March 17, 1949?
About March 17th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: The Shamrock Hotel, designed by architect Morris Aubry, opened its doors in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 1949. It was known for its luxurious accommodations and unique design, becoming a notable landmark in the city.
- Day of the week: March 17th, 1949 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Forever and Ever by Perry Como
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- March 17, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 17, 1949?
- Who was born on March 17, 1949?
- March 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- March 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- March 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 17, 1949?
- Back in 1949
March 17, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 17, 1949:
- Grand Opening of the Shamrock Hotel in Houston The Shamrock Hotel, designed by architect Morris Aubry, opened its doors in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 1949. It was known for its luxurious accommodations and unique design, becoming a notable landmark in the city. source: houstonchronicle.com
March 17, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from March 1949
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What day of the week was March 17, 1949?
March 17, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 76th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 17, 1949 can also be written as 3/17/1949 in the US and as 17/3/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 17, 1949?
Famous people born on March 17, 1949:
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Patrick DuffyRenowned American actor best known for his iconic role as Bobby Ewing in the popular TV series 'Dallas' from 1978 to 1986.
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Daniel LavoieCanadian singer-songwriter and actor famous for his hit song 'Ils s'aiment' and his memorable role as Frollo in the musical 'Notre-Dame de...
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Pat RiceNorthern Irish footballer and manager who had a significant career in professional soccer.
March 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 17, 1949:
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Aleksandra EksterPolish-french set designer and painter (d. 1949).
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Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ėkster![Owen Moran]()
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Felix Bressart
March 17, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 17, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 17, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1949 was Forever and Ever by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
- Perry Como - Forever and Ever
- Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae - A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)
- Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Forever and Ever
March 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 17, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMarch 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 17, 1949 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 08:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1949.
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Someone born on March 17, 1949 is:
77 years 4 months old,
or 928 months and 26 days old,
or 4038 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28272 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1949?
There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 17th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 17, 1949.
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Why 1949 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on March 17, 1949, a 1949 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to March 17, 1949 includes Grand Opening of the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around March 17, 1949 included “Forever and Ever” by Perry Como, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of March 17, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
March 17, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Patrick Duffy, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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