What happened on Friday February 25, 1949?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1949:

• First US Ambassador to Israel Appointed James Grover McDonald was officially named as the first United States Ambassador to Israel, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations with the newly formed state of Israel.
• WAC Corporal Rocket Sets Altitude Record The WAC Corporal rocket achieved a remarkable altitude of 400,000 feet, setting a significant milestone in early rocket technology and space exploration research.
• Bulgarian Protestant Churchmen Espionage Trial In Sofia, fifteen Bulgarian Protestant churchmen were put on trial for espionage charges. During the opening court session, two defendants publicly read their confessions, highlighting the political tensions of the post-World War II era.
• First Documented College Panty Raid The earliest documented panty raid occurred at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, representing a notable moment in mid-20th century college social history and student behavior.

Events in 1949

February 25, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1949

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1949

February 25, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 56th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1949 can also be written as 2/25/1949 in the US and as 25/2/1949 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1949 in February 1949 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1949:

• Ric Flair

  Legendary professional wrestler known as 'The Nature Boy', widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and a...

• Amin Maalouf

  Renowned Lebanese-French novelist, journalist, and essayist who explores themes of cultural identity, religious diversity, and intercultural...

• Jack Handey

  American comedy writer famous for his surreal and absurdist 'Deep Thoughts' segments on Saturday Night Live.

• Paolo Mieli

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on February 25th

Famous people died on February 25, 1949:

• Juan Sinforiano Bogarín
• Lidia Poët

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on February 25th

February 25, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 1949 was Cruising Down The River by Jack Smith, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Jack Smith - Cruising Down The River
2. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Sunflower
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Cruising Down the River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.

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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 25, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 25, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 04:35 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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Your place in the Universe on February 25, 1949

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Someone born on February 25, 1949 is:

76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 19 days old,

or 3976 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27837 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1949?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 25, 1949.

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