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see horoscope and birth chart for February 21, 1949What happened on Monday, February 21, 1949?
About February 21st, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Tan Malaka, a 51-year-old Indonesian nationalist activist and guerrilla fighter, was executed by the Indonesian army on February 21, 1949.
- Day of the week: February 21st, 1949 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Cruising Down The River by Jack Smith
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- February 21, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 21, 1949?
- Who was born on February 21, 1949?
- February 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 21, 1949?
- Back in 1949
February 21, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 21, 1949:
- Death of Tan Malaka, Indonesian Nationalist Tan Malaka, a 51-year-old Indonesian nationalist activist and guerrilla fighter, was executed by the Indonesian army on February 21, 1949. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Berlin Protest Over 'Oliver Twist' Film On February 21, 1949, rioting broke out in the British sector of Berlin between Jews and police outside a movie theatre screening the film 'Oliver Twist'. Demonstrators protested that the portrayal of Fagin in the film was anti-Semitic. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Finnish War Responsibility Prisoner Released On February 21, 1949, former Finnish Prime Minister Johan Wilhelm Rangell was released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence for war responsibility. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Costa Rica-Nicaragua Friendship Pact Costa Rica and Nicaragua signed a diplomatic friendship pact to resolve territorial tensions, specifically addressing Costa Rica's allegations of a Nicaraguan armed forces invasion in December 1948. This agreement aimed to de-escalate regional conflicts and restore diplomatic relations between the two Central American nations.
- Humphrey Bogart's 'Knock on Any Door' Released The classic film noir 'Knock on Any Door', starring the legendary Humphrey Bogart, was released. This movie contributed to the rich cinematic landscape of the late 1940s and further solidified Bogart's status as a prominent Hollywood actor.
- Birth of Footballer Ronnie Hellström Ronnie Hellström, a notable Swedish footballer, was born in Malmö. He would later become a significant figure in Swedish football history, representing his national team and various clubs.
February 21, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1949
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What day of the week was February 21, 1949?
February 21, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 1949 can also be written as 2/21/1949 in the US and as 21/2/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 21, 1949?
Famous people born on February 21, 1949:
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Jerry Harrison in MilwaukeeJerry Harrison, a rock keyboardist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for his work with Talking Heads, particularly on the song "And She Was".
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February 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1949 was Cruising Down The River by Jack Smith, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
- Jack Smith - Cruising Down The River
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Sunflower
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River
February 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 1949 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 12:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1949.
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Someone born on February 21, 1949 is:
77 years 5 months old,
or 929 months and 13 days old,
or 4041 weeks
or 28287 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1949?
There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 21, 1949.
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The history attached to February 21, 1949 includes Death of Tan Malaka, Indonesian Nationalist, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 21, 1949 included “Cruising Down The River” by Jack Smith, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 21, 1949 included Little Women, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 21, 1949 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Larry Drake, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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