What happened on Monday February 21, 1949?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1949:

• Death of Tan Malaka, Indonesian Nationalist Tan Malaka, a prominent Indonesian nationalist activist and guerrilla fighter, passed away. He was a crucial figure in Indonesia's struggle for independence, known for his radical political views and resistance against colonial powers.
• Berlin Protest Over 'Oliver Twist' Film Significant cultural tension erupted in the British sector of Berlin when Jewish demonstrators protested outside a movie theatre screening 'Oliver Twist', arguing that the character Fagin's portrayal was anti-Semitic. This incident highlighted ongoing sensitivities surrounding Jewish representation in media in the post-World War II era.
• Finnish War Responsibility Prisoner Released Johan Wilhelm Rangell, former Finnish Prime Minister, was released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence related to war responsibilities. This event symbolized the post-World War II legal proceedings addressing national leadership's actions during the conflict.
• 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.

Events in 1949

February 21, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1949

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 21, 1949 in February 1949 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1949:

• Larry Drake

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• Jerry Harrison

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• Jerry Harrison in Milwaukee

  Jerry Harrison, a rock keyboardist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for his work with Talking Heads, particularly on the song "And She Was".

• Hiroshi Fukumura

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on February 21st

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.

1. Jack Smith - Cruising Down The River
2. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Sunflower
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1949

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Someone born on February 21, 1949 is:

76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 23 days old,

or 3977 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27841 days old,

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

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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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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