What happened on Thursday September 22, 1949?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1949:

• Soviet Union Detonates First Atomic Bomb The Soviet Union successfully tested its first atomic weapon, marking a significant milestone in the Cold War nuclear arms race. This event dramatically shifted the global balance of power, ending the United States' nuclear monopoly and escalating international tensions.
• George Marshall Leads American Red Cross General George Marshall, a renowned World War II military leader and former Secretary of State, was appointed President of the American Red Cross by President Harry S. Truman. Marshall succeeded Basil O'Connor, bringing his extensive leadership experience to the humanitarian organization.
• WFMY TV Channel 2 Launches First Broadcast WFMY Television, Channel 2, located in the Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area of North Carolina, commenced its inaugural broadcast as a CBS affiliate. This event represented a significant moment in the expansion of television media in the southeastern United States.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1949

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1949

September 22, 1949: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Philadelphia Eagles - New York Bulldogs : 7 - 0

September 22, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 265th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1949 can also be written as 9/22/1949 in the US and as 22/9/1949 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1949 in September 1949 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1949:

• David Coverdale

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• Harold Carmichael

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on September 22nd

Famous people died on September 22, 1949:

• Sam Wood

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on September 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1949 was That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) by Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)
2. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:40 am and setting at 07:33 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 22, 1949

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Someone born on September 22, 1949 is:

75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 1 day old,

or 3943 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27607 days old,

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

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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

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

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