What happened on Saturday April 23, 1949?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1949:

• Chinese Communist Troops Capture Nanjing During the Chinese Civil War, Communist troops successfully captured the city of Nanjing, a significant strategic and symbolic victory against the Nationalist forces.
• Weizmann's Statement on Jerusalem At a dinner in New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Israeli President Chaim Weizmann firmly states Israel's position against Jerusalem's internationalization while proposing international control over holy sites.
• Establishment of People's Liberation Army Navy The Chinese Communist Party formally establishes the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), marking a significant milestone in China's military development during the Chinese Civil War.
• US Navy Supercarrier Project Halted US Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson orders the cessation of work on the Navy's ambitious 65,000-ton supercarrier *United States*, potentially signaling shifts in naval strategic planning.
• Netherlands Territorial Expansion The Netherlands officially annexes the territories of Elten and Tudderen, expanding its national boundaries in the post-World War II period.
• Innovative Postal Service in San Francisco San Francisco introduces courtesy mail boxes for motorists, representing an innovative approach to urban postal services and convenience for city residents.

Events in 1949

April 23, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1949

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1949

April 23, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 113th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1949 can also be written as 4/23/1949 in the US and as 23/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

Famous people died on April 23, 1949:

• Giovanni Carano Donvito

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1949 was Again by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra - Again
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 04:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1949

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Someone born on April 23, 1949 is:

76 years and 21 days old,

or 912 months and 21 days old,

or 3968 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27780 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1949?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1949.

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