What happened on Tuesday January 25, 1949?

Here's what happened on January 25, 1949:

• First Israeli Election Israel held its first democratic election after declaring independence, with David Ben-Gurion's Mapai party securing a significant victory. This election was a crucial milestone in establishing Israel's democratic governance and political framework.
• First Emmy Awards Ceremony The inaugural Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club, marking a significant moment in television entertainment history. This event celebrated and recognized excellence in the emerging television medium.
• Establishment of COMECON The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA or COMECON) was established by the Soviet Union and other communist nations, creating a strategic economic alliance to coordinate economic policies and trade among socialist states.
• Birth of Nobel Laureate Paul Nurse Paul Nurse, a prominent British biochemist who would later receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was born. His groundbreaking research in cell cycle regulation would significantly contribute to understanding cancer and cellular mechanisms.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jan. 25, 1949

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 1949

January 25, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 25th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1949 can also be written as 1/25/1949 in the US and as 25/1/1949 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1949 in January 1949 calendar

Famous people born on January 25, 1949:

• John Belushi

  Iconic comedian and actor from Saturday Night Live known for his wild comedy style and memorable film roles in 'Animal House' and 'The Blues...

• Paul Nurse

  Renowned British scientist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking research in cell cycle regulation.

• Sir Paul M. Nurse

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of key regulators of the cell cycle.

• John Cooper Clarke

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on January 25th

Famous people died on January 25, 1949:

• Makino Nobuaki

  Japanese politician, 15th japanese minister for foreign affairs (b. 1861).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on January 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 1949 was Cruising Down The River by Blue Barron & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Blue Barron & His Orchestra - Cruising Down The River

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 25, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on January 25, 1949

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Someone born on January 25, 1949 is:

76 years 3 months old,

or 915 months and 18 days old,

or 3981 weeks

or 27867 days old,

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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

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

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