Monday August 22, 1949: on this day

August 22, 1949 was the 234th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1949, who was born and died on August 22, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. Room Full of Roses by Jerry Wayne), movies (e.g. The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1949?


August 22, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1949 can also be written as 8/22/1949 in the US and as 22/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 22, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1949:

  • Queen charlotte earthquake: canada's largest earthquake since the 1700 cascadia earthquake

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August 22, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 22, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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August 22, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Who was born on August 22, 1949?


Famous people born on August 22, 1949:

  • Ranjit Bolt

    British playwright known for his adaptations of classic plays.

  • Doug Bair

    American professional athlete.

  • Diana Nyad

    Swimmer (first to swim bahamas to florida-1979).

  • Joop Donkervoort

    Dutch businessman.

  • Loretta Devine

    Actress.

  • Þórarinn Eldjárn

    Icelandic poet and author.

  • Corazon Nuñez Malanyaon
  • Cristoforo di Schleswig-Holstein
  • Joseph Mwepu Ilunga
  • Jarrett Durham
  • Donna Jean Godchaux

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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August 22, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 7 months old,

or 895 months and 29 days old,

or 3895 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27270 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1949?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1949.

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August 22, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1949:

  • Amado Aguirre Santiago

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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August 22, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1949:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1949:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1949 was Room Full of Roses by Jerry Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Room Full of Roses
  2. - That Lucky Old Sun
  3. - Maybe It's Because
  4. - My Bolero

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August 22, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard

Country: United States of America

White Heat

White Heat

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly

Country: United States of America

Task Force

Task Force

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan

Easy Living

Easy Living

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Victor Mature, Lizabeth Scott, Lucille Ball, Sonny Tufts

Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan

Country: United States of America

August 22, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

Cavalcade of Stars

Cavalcade of Stars

Release year: 1949

Starring: Jackie Gleason

Country: United States of America

Martin Kane

Martin Kane

Release year: 1949

Starring: Walter Kinsella, Nicholas Saunders, King Calder, William Gargan

Country: United States of America

Crusader Rabbit

Crusader Rabbit

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Vern Louden, Roy Whaley, Russ Coughlan, GeGe Pearson

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 22, 1949?

On August 22, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1949?

On August 22, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1949?

On August 22, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

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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 August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1949 calendar looked like.

Monday August 22, 1949