What happened on Sunday June 19, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1949:

• First NASCAR 'Strictly Stock' Race NASCAR officially sanctioned its first 'strictly stock' race, marking a pivotal moment in motorsport history. Driver Jim Roper emerged victorious in this inaugural event, which would later evolve into the modern NASCAR Cup Series. This race represented a significant milestone in transforming stock car racing from local competitions to a nationally recognized sport.
• Notable Births on June 19, 1949 Several significant personalities were born on this date, including: Lionel Richie, the renowned African American singer-songwriter who would become a global music icon; Ebi, an Iranian singer; Hassan Shehata, an Egyptian footballer and coach; and Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who would later become the 8th President of Sri Lanka.
• Death of Syed Zafarul Hasan Syed Zafarul Hasan, a distinguished Indian philosopher and academic who was born in 1885, passed away on this date. He was known for his contributions to philosophical thought and academic scholarship in India.

Events in 1949

June 19, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1949

June 19, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 170th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1949 can also be written as 6/19/1949 in the US and as 19/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1949:

• [Mary] Kathleen Turner

  Renowned American actress famous for her roles in 'Romancing the Stone' and other notable films, known for her distinctive husky voice and...

• Andy Ruben

  American screenwriter and film producer known for his work in motion picture production, son of Aaron Ruben, and collaborator with Katt Shea...

• Sigrid Sternebeck
• Philippe Descola

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1949:

• Syed Zafarul Hasan

  Indian philosopher and academic (b. 1885).

• Jagatjit Singh
• Vladimir Nazor

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on June 19th

June 19, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1949 was Bali Ha'i by Paul Weston & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

1. Paul Weston & His Orchestra - Bali Ha'i
2. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - The Four Winds and the Seven Seas
3. Vic Damone - You're Breaking My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 19, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1949 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 19, 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 June 19, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 03:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1949

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Someone born on June 19, 1949 is:

75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 25 days old,

or 3960 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27723 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1949?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 19, 1949.

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