What happened on Sunday July 24, 1949?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1949:

• Devastating Shanghai Typhoon A catastrophic typhoon struck Shanghai, causing massive destruction with at least 29 fatalities and flooding significant portions of the city, submerging areas under six feet of water.
• Cumbre Vieja Volcano Eruption Begins The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, Canary Islands, began a significant eruption that would have substantial geological and environmental implications for the region.
• Bob Lemon's Two-Home Run Performance Indian pitcher Bob Lemon hit two home runs in a remarkable performance, leading his team to a 7-5 victory over the Washington Senators.

Events in 1949

July 24, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1949

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1949

July 24, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 205th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1949 can also be written as 7/24/1949 in the US and as 24/7/1949 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1949 in July 1949 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1949:

• Michael Richards

  Michael Richards is an American actor best known for his iconic role as Cosmo Kramer in the legendary sitcom Seinfeld.

• Yves Duteil

  Yves Duteil is a French singer-songwriter and politician known for his poetic lyrics and political engagement.

• Joan Enric Vives
• Santiago de Compostela derailment

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on July 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 08:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 1949

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Someone born on July 24, 1949 is:

75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 20 days old,

or 3955 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27688 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1949?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 24, 1949.

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