What happened on Wednesday January 26, 1949?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1949:

• Australian Citizenship and Indian Constitution Milestone Two significant political developments occurred: Australian citizenship was officially established, and the Constitution of India was prepared, marking important moments in the post-World War II decolonization and nation-building processes.
• Hale Telescope First Light at Palomar Observatory The Hale telescope at Palomar Observatory achieved its first light under the direction of Edwin Hubble, becoming the largest aperture optical telescope of its time. This groundbreaking instrument would remain the world's largest telescope until the BTA-6 was built in 1976, marking a significant milestone in astronomical observation capabilities.
• Franz von Papen Cleared by Denazification Court Franz von Papen, a prominent German political figure during the Nazi era, was freed by a denazification court in Nuremberg. The court classified him as a class 2 offender and determined that the charges against him were not severe enough to warrant further punishment, reflecting the complex process of post-war legal accountability.
• WHIO TV Channel 7 Begins Broadcasting WHIO TV channel 7, a CBS affiliate located in Dayton, Ohio, commenced its television broadcasting operations, contributing to the expansion of television media in the mid-20th century United States.

Events in 1949

January 26, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1949

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1949

January 26, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 26th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1949 can also be written as 1/26/1949 in the US and as 26/1/1949 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1949 in January 1949 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1949:

• David Strathairn

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• Paul Nurse

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Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1949:

• Ronald William Graham
• Ernesto Puxeddu

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1949 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:48 am and setting at 03:31 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 26, 1949

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Someone born on January 26, 1949 is:

76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 28 days old,

or 3978 weeks

or 27846 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1949?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 26, 1949.

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