What happened on Friday November 18, 1949?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1949:

• Iva Valley Shooting in Nigeria A tragic incident occurred in Enugu, Nigeria, where colonial British police violently suppressed a miners' strike over withheld wages. 21 miners were killed and 51 wounded, highlighting the brutal nature of colonial administration and labor exploitation in mid-20th century Africa.
• Jackie Robinson Wins NL MVP Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was named the National League's Most Valuable Player, recognizing his exceptional performance and breaking racial barriers in Major League Baseball. Robinson, who batted .342 that season, continued to be a pivotal figure in both sports and civil rights history.
• Diplomatic Tensions Between Yugoslavia and Soviet Union Yugoslavia expelled three Russian diplomats in retaliation for the Soviet Union's earlier expulsion of the Yugoslavian ambassador to Moscow, signaling growing tensions in the post-World War II Eastern European diplomatic landscape.
• Panamanian Police Chief Fired for Corruption Panamanian President Daniel Chanis Pinzón dismissed National Police Chief José Remón for operating illegal monopolies in the meat-packing and bus transit industries, demonstrating efforts to combat corruption in public administration.
• "Adam's Rib" Film Release The romantic comedy film *Adam's Rib*, starring the legendary Hollywood duo Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, was released, contributing to the golden age of American cinema in the late 1940s.

Events in 1949

November 18, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1949

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1949

November 18, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1949 can also be written as 11/18/1949 in the US and as 18/11/1949 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1949 in November 1949 calendar

Famous people born on November 18, 1949:

• Herman Rarebell

  German rock drummer known for his work with the iconic rock band Scorpions, contributing significantly to their international success during...

• John Boehner

  Prominent American politician who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.

• Ahmed Zaki

  Prominent Egyptian actor and producer who made significant contributions to Egyptian cinema, passing away in 2005.

• Nguyen Tan Dung

  Vietnamese statesman who served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2006 to 2016, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• Enrica Bonaccorti

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on November 18th

Famous people died on November 18, 1949:

• Luigi Volpicella

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1949 was Mule Train by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Bing Crosby - Mule Train
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Mule Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 18, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 18, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 18, 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 November 18, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 03:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on November 18, 1949

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Someone born on November 18, 1949 is:

75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 26 days old,

or 3938 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27571 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 18, 1949?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 18, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 18, 1949.

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