Wednesday December 21, 1949: on this day

December 21, 1949 was the 355th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 21, 1949 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 1949, who was born and died on December 21, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blue Christmas by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Inspector General, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1949?


December 21, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1949 can also be written as 12/21/1949 in the US and as 21/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

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December 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1949 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 07:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

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Who was born on December 21, 1949?


Famous people born on December 21, 1949:

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

  • Nikolaos Sifounakis

    Greek politician and lawyer.

  • Nicholas Penny

    English academic and historian.

  • Carlo Pennisi
  • Claude Chartre
  • Patti Hogan
  • Michael Horse
  • Daniel Killer
  • Patricia «Patti» Hogan Fordyce

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 2 months old,

or 890 months and 27 days old,

or 3873 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27117 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 1949.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1949?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1949.

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December 21, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1949:

  • Georg Gerstäcker

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

  • Hisashi Ouchi

    Japanese nuclear engineer involved in a critical nuclear accident.

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December 21, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1949:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1949 was Blue Christmas by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 21, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Christmas

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December 21, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Inspector General

The Inspector General

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester

Country: United States of America

Andaz

Andaz

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mehboob Khan

Starring: Nargis, Dilip Kumar, V.H. Desai, Cuckoo

My Foolish Heart

My Foolish Heart

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, Kent Smith, Lois Wheeler

Malaya

Malaya

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Valentina Cortese, Sydney Greenstreet

Twelve O'Clock High

Twelve O'Clock High

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell

Country: United States of America

December 21, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Ralph Bellamy

Country: United States of America

Family Theatre

Family Theatre

Release year: 1949

Starring: Nelson Leigh, Tudor Owen, Raymond Burr, Richard Hale

Country: United States of America

Super Circus

Super Circus

Release year: 1949

Starring: Claude Kirchner, Mary Hartline, Sandy Dobritsch, Clifford Soubier

Country: United States of America

Hollywood on Television

Hollywood on Television

Release year: 1949

Starring: Al Jarvis, Onzy Matthews, Betty White

Country: United States of America

The Adventures of Cyclone Malone

The Adventures of Cyclone Malone

Release year: 1949

Starring: Ross Jones, Dorothy Novis

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1949?

On December 21, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1949?

On December 21, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1949?

On December 21, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for December 1949?

December 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1949 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 21, 1949