Thursday February 24, 1949: on this day
About February 24th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: V-2/WAC-Corporal first rocket to outer space, White Sands, New Mexico, 400km.
- Day of the week: February 24th, 1949 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: George Harrison, Kristin Davis
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Cruising Down The River by Jack Smith
- Popular movie: Edward, My Son directed by George Cukor
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1949?
- February 24, 1949: What happened on that day?
- February 24, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1949?
- February 24, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1949?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1949?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1949?
What day of the week was February 24, 1949?
February 24, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1949 can also be written as 2/24/1949 in the US and as 24/2/1949 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 1949:
- V-2/wac-corporal first rocket to outer space, white sands, new mexico, 400km.
- Israel and egypt sign an armistice agreement.
- The armistice agreements are signed, to formally end the hostilities of the 1948 arab-israeli war.
February 24, 1949: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 24, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 24, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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February 24, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1949 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:20 am and setting at 03:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1949.
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Get your map!Who was born on February 24, 1949?
Famous people born on February 24, 1949:
- Ivanell Borges
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
- Manuel De Sica
Vittorio de sica, a noted italian family; the son of vittorio de sica; songwriter for special occasions.
- Karianne Christiansen
- Nino Camardo
- Alessandro Fummi
- Enrique Rojas
- Maxence Mailfort
- Gaston Lepage
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
- George Harrison
British composer, producer and musician.
- Kristin Davis
Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
- Edward James Olmos
Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
- Helen Shaver
Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
- Emmanuelle Riva
French actress on stage, film, and television.
- Alessandro Gassman
Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- James Farentino
American actor (d. 2012).
- Steven Hill
Seattle, washington -- actor.
- Mark Moses
American actor.
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February 24, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 75 years 2 months old,
or 902 months and 17 days old,
or 3924 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27470 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1949?
There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 24, 1949.
February 24, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
- Don Knotts
Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
- Dinah Shore
American entertainer.
- Dennis Weaver
American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
- Johnnie Ray
American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
- Bruce Bennett
American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
- George Gobel
Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
- Ronald Pickup
English actor (b. 1940).
- Conrad Nagel
Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
- Bobby Moore
Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
- Jean Rogers
Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1949:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1949: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 24, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1949 was Cruising Down The River by Jack Smith, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 24, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jack Smith - Cruising Down The River
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Sunflower
- Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River
February 24, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 24, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:
Who was the US President on February 24, 1949?
On February 24, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1949?
On February 24, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1949?
On February 24, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
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 February 1949?
February 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.