What happened on Thursday June 23, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1949:

• Communist Party Purge in Hungary Hungarian Vice Premier Mátyás Rákosi announced a massive purge of the Communist Party, claiming the discovery of a spy ring. As a result, approximately 200,000 party members, representing about 18% of the total membership, were expelled in a significant political cleansing operation.
• First Women Graduate from Harvard Medical School On this historic day, 12 women successfully graduated from Harvard Medical School, marking a significant milestone in women's medical education and professional advancement during the mid-20th century.
• Dutch Constellation Aircraft Crash in Bari, Italy A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Dutch Constellation aircraft plunged into the sea near Bari, Italy, resulting in the loss of 33 lives. This incident highlights the ongoing risks of air travel in the post-World War II era.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1949

June 23, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 174th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1949 can also be written as 6/23/1949 in the US and as 23/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1949:

• Meryl Streep

  Meryl Streep is an iconic American actress, widely considered the greatest actress of her generation, with a record number of Academy Award...

• Elizabeth Warren

  Elizabeth Warren is a prominent American politician and former law professor, known for her progressive policies and advocacy for economic...

• Lindsay Wagner

  Lindsay Wagner is an American actress best known for her role in the television series 'The Bionic Woman' and her work in television movies.

• Michael Middleton

  Michael Middleton is the father of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and a successful businessman who played a significant role in the...

• Alain Morisod

  Alain Morisod is a renowned Swiss musician and composer specializing in popular music, known for his extensive musical contributions in...

• LaDainian Tomlinson

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1949:

• Louis Segondi
• Gennaro Sora

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1949 was Room Full of Roses by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Dick Haymes - Room Full of Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 07:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1949

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Someone born on June 23, 1949 is:

75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 21 days old,

or 3959 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27719 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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