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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1949What happened on Monday October 17, 1949?
About October 17th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Chinese Communist forces successfully captured Guangzhou, a major city in southern China, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese Civil War and the Communist Party's eventual control of mainland China.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1949 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: No me defiendas compadre directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares
More about October 17th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1949.
Table of contents
- October 17, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1949?
- Who was born on October 17, 1949?
- October 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1949?
- Back in 1949
October 17, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1949:
- Communist Troops Capture Guangzhou Chinese Communist forces successfully captured Guangzhou, a major city in southern China, marking a significant milestone in the Chinese Civil War and the Communist Party's eventual control of mainland China.
- Battle of Kuningtou Halts Communist Advance In a crucial defensive engagement, Nationalist Chinese forces successfully repelled Communist troops at the Battle of Kuningtou on Quemoy Island, effectively stopping their immediate advance towards Taiwan and preserving the Nationalist government's last stronghold.
- Tragic Air Crash in the Azores A devastating air crash occurred on São Miguel Island in the Azores, resulting in the deaths of notable passengers including renowned French violinist Ginette Neveu and celebrated boxer Marcel Cerdan during a transatlantic flight from Paris to New York.
- Harold Robbins Novel Published Harold Robbins published *The Dream Merchants*, a novel that would contribute to his reputation as a bestselling author known for dramatic storytelling.
October 17, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 17, 1949?
October 17, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1949 can also be written as 10/17/1949 in the US and as 17/10/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1949?
Famous people born on October 17, 1949:
- Owen Arthur
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- Andre Leon Talley
Andre Leon Talley was a prominent fashion journalist, editor, and cultural icon known for his influential work in the fashion industry.
- Nick Tosches
- Philippe Daverio
October 17, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1949:
- Guido Costante Sullam
- Fëdor Ivanovič Tolbuchin
- Gustaf Wretman
October 17, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 17, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1949 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 03:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1949
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Someone born on October 17, 1949 is:
75 years 6 months old,
or 906 months and 18 days old,
or 3942 weeks
or 27594 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1949?
There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 17, 1949.
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