Tuesday August 23, 1949: on this day

August 23, 1949 was the 235th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1949, who was born and died on August 23, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1949?


August 23, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1949 can also be written as 8/23/1949 in the US and as 23/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 23, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1949 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 23, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:13 am and setting at 08:18 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 23, 1949?


Famous people born on August 23, 1949:

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Leslie van Houten

    Leslie van houten is known for being a former member of the manson family cult and her involvement in the infamous tate-labianca murders in...

  • Hennie Kuiper

    Hennie Kuiper is a former Dutch professional cyclist who won the 1980 Olympic road race.

  • Jacques Weber

    French actor, director, and writer.

  • Vicky Leandros

    Greek singer and politician.

  • Geoff Capes

    Strongman and english shot putter.

  • Christopher Blake

    Actor (alexa).

  • Diana Nyad

    Author.

  • James McNerney

    Businessman.

  • John Bauldie

    Music journalist / dylanologist.

  • Woody Paul [Paul Chrisman]

    Nashville, tennessee -- singer (riders in the sky).

  • Shelley Long in Fort Wayne

    Indiana, usa; actress (diane cheers, the money pit).

  • Katiana Balanika

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Pieter J Biesheuvel

    Lawyer / dutch mp (cda).

  • William Craig

    American theologian and apologist.

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

  • Andrew Rannells
    Andrew Rannells

    American actor and singer.

  • Ray Park
    Ray Park

    Scottish actor and stuntman.

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August 23, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 7 months old,

or 895 months and 6 days old,

or 3892 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27247 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 1949.

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

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

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

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

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August 23, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1949:

  • Helen Churchill Candee

    American geographer, journalist, and author (b. 1858).

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1949:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1949:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1949 was Room Full of Roses by Jerry Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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 23, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 1949?

On August 23, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1949?

On August 23, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1949?

On August 23, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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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.

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