What happened on Thursday December 22, 1949?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1949:

• Mungyeong Massacre: Dark Chapter in South Korean History On December 22, 1949, during the early stages of the Korean Cold War, South Korean Army soldiers committed a grave atrocity in Mungyeong. They killed between 86 and 88 unarmed civilians, suspected of being communists or communist sympathizers. This tragic event represents a brutal example of political persecution and human rights violations during a tumultuous period in Korean history.
• Robin Gibb: Legendary Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb was born on December 22, 1949, in Manchester, England. He was a renowned musician and one of the three Gibb brothers who formed the iconic pop group The Bee Gees. Known for their massive hit 'Saturday Night Fever', Robin was a key member of one of the most successful music groups in history.
• Manfred Burgsmüller: Professional Football Player Manfred Burgsmüller was born on December 22, 1949, and later became a notable kicker for the Rhein Fire in the World League of American Football (WLAF). He was a professional athlete known for his skills in American football.

Events in 1949

December 22, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1949

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1949

December 22, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 356th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1949 can also be written as 12/22/1949 in the US and as 22/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1949:

• Maurice Gibb

  Maurice Gibb was a British-American musician and founding member of the Bee Gees, a highly successful pop group that wrote over 1,000 songs...

• Robin Gibb

  Robin Gibb was a famous British-American singer and member of the legendary pop group Bee Gees, known for their significant contribution to...

• Anna Galiena

  Anna Galiena is an accomplished Italian actress with over 50 film appearances and numerous television roles, known for her performances in...

• Ray Guy

  Ray Guy was an American football player known for his exceptional punting skills, considered one of the most influential punters in NFL...

• Thomas Sankara

  Thomas Sankara was a prominent African political leader known for his revolutionary and progressive policies in Burkina Faso during the...

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1949:

• Sebastiano Timpanaro senior

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on December 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1949 was Blue Christmas by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra - Blue Christmas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 08:46 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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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1949

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Someone born on December 22, 1949 is:

75 years 4 months old,

or 904 months and 22 days old,

or 3933 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27537 days old,

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

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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

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

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