What happened on Tuesday September 20, 1949?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1949:

• Soviet Union Detonates First Atomic Bomb President Harry Truman officially announced the Soviet Union's successful detonation of its first atomic bomb, code-named 'Joe-1' after Joseph Stalin. This event dramatically escalated Cold War tensions and marked a critical shift in global nuclear capabilities, ending the United States' nuclear monopoly.
• Dutch Guilder Economic Adjustment The Dutch government implemented a significant currency devaluation of 30.3% for the Dutch Guilder, a strategic economic measure likely aimed at stabilizing post-World War II economic conditions and improving international trade competitiveness.
• Pancho Gonzales Turns Professional Tennis legend Pancho Gonzales made a pivotal career transition by turning professional, marking a significant moment in tennis history and potentially influencing the sport's professional landscape.

Events in 1949

September 20, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1949

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1949

September 20, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1949 can also be written as 9/20/1949 in the US and as 20/9/1949 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1949 in September 1949 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1949:

• Sabine Azéma

  Renowned French actress and film director who graduated from Paris Conservatory and was married to notable filmmaker Alain Resnais.

• Twigg Twiggy

  Iconic British model who became a major fashion symbol in the 1960s.

• Mahesh Bhatt

  Prominent Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who has made significant contributions to Bollywood cinema.

• Stanley Fafara
• Jean-Claude Biver

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1949:

• Nikolaos Skalkottas

  Greek classical composer known for his significant contributions to modern Greek music, particularly in blending traditional Greek musical...

• Giuseppe Barattolo
• Richard Dix

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1949 was That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)
2. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 20, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 September 20, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 06:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1949

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Someone born on September 20, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 24 days old,

or 3947 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1949?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 20, 1949.

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