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see horoscope and birth chart for January 21, 1949What happened on Friday January 21, 1949?
About January 21st, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Chiang Kai-shek stepped down as President of the Republic of China, with Vice President Li Zongren assuming the role of acting president. This event signaled a critical moment in the ongoing Chinese political transformation.
- Day of the week: January 21st, 1949 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Galway Bay by Bing Crosby
- Popular movie: The Sun Comes Up directed by Richard Thorpe
More about January 21st, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on January 21st, 1949.
Table of contents
- January 21, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 21, 1949?
- Who was born on January 21, 1949?
- January 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- January 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 21, 1949?
- Back in 1949
January 21, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 21, 1949:
- Political Transition in Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek stepped down as President of the Republic of China, with Vice President Li Zongren assuming the role of acting president. This event signaled a critical moment in the ongoing Chinese political transformation.
- US State Department Leadership Change Dean Acheson succeeded George Marshall as United States Secretary of State, with Marshall resigning due to health reasons. This transition represented a significant shift in US diplomatic leadership.
- First US Presidential Inaugural Parade Televised President Harry Truman's inaugural parade became the first presidential inauguration event to be broadcast on television, marking a significant milestone in media coverage of political events.
- US Diplomatic Recognition of Latin American Governments The United States extended diplomatic recognition to the governments of Venezuela and El Salvador, explicitly stating that this recognition did not constitute an endorsement of their domestic policies.
January 21, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 21, 1949?
January 21, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 21st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 21, 1949 can also be written as 1/21/1949 in the US and as 21/1/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 21, 1949?
Famous people born on January 21, 1949:
- Jonas Åkerlund
Swedish film director, photographer, and music video director known for his innovative and provocative visual style.
- Trương Tấn Sang
Vietnamese politician who served as the 7th President of Vietnam from 2011 to 2016, playing a significant role in the country's political...
January 21, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 21, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 21, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1949 was Galway Bay by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.
- Bing Crosby - Galway Bay
January 21, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 21, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 birthJanuary 21, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 21, 1949 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 11:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1949
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Someone born on January 21, 1949 is:
76 years 3 months old,
or 915 months and 23 days old,
or 3981 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27872 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1949?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 21, 1949.
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