What happened on Saturday November 19, 1949?

About November 19th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: Eighteen United States airmen were dramatically rescued by the Canadian destroyer Haida after surviving three days adrift in the Atlantic Ocean following a B-29 aircraft crash, highlighting international maritime cooperation and military rescue capabilities.
  • Day of the week: November 19th, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Mule Train by Bing Crosby
  • Popular movie: Holiday Affair directed by Don Hartman

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November 19, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 19, 1949:

  • US Airmen Rescued in Atlantic Ocean Eighteen United States airmen were dramatically rescued by the Canadian destroyer Haida after surviving three days adrift in the Atlantic Ocean following a B-29 aircraft crash, highlighting international maritime cooperation and military rescue capabilities.
  • Prince Rainier III Coronation in Monaco Prince Rainier III was formally crowned as the 30th ruling Prince of Monaco, marking a significant moment in the principality's royal history. His ascension would later be remembered for his transformative leadership and his famous marriage to American actress Grace Kelly in 1956.
  • Birth of Ahmad Rashad, NFL Receiver and Sportscaster Ahmad Rashad (born Bobby Moore) was born, who would later become a prominent NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and subsequently a well-known sports broadcaster, bridging athletic performance and media communication.

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

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What day of the week was November 19, 1949?


November 19, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 19, 1949 can also be written as 11/19/1949 in the US and as 19/11/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 19, 1949?


Famous people born on November 19, 1949:

  • Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett

    English-Canadian actor known for his work in television and film, with notable roles in various productions.

  • Ahmad Rashad

    Legendary NFL player for the St. Louis Cardinals who transitioned to a successful career as a sports broadcaster and television personality.

  • Raymond Blanc

    Renowned French-born British chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his culinary expertise and popular cooking shows.

  • Dennis Taylor

    Professional snooker player from Northern Ireland, famous for his distinctive playing style and memorable matches.

  • Amy Gutmann

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November 19, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 19, 1949:

  • James Ensor

    Flemish-belgian painter, printmaker, who was an important influence in expressionism and surrealism.

  • Giulio Vivanti

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November 19, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 19, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 14th and November 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 19, 1949 was Mule Train by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

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November 19, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 19th 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 19, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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November 19, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 19, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 19, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 04:35 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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How old is someone born on November 19, 1949?


Someone born on November 19, 1949 is:

75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 25 days old,

or 3938 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27570 days old,

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 19th 2025.

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

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

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