What happened on Sunday June 26, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1949:

• Berlin Airlift Begins: Operation Vittles Launched The United States initiated 'Operation Vittles' on June 26, 1949, with the United Kingdom joining two days later with 'Operation Plainfare'. This critical humanitarian and strategic operation was designed to supply West Berlin with essential goods during the Soviet blockade, demonstrating Western powers' commitment to supporting the isolated city.
• Belgian Women's First Parliamentary Election On June 26, 1949, Belgium held its first parliamentary election where women were granted the right to vote. The Christian People's Party (CVP) gained significant representation, marking a pivotal moment in Belgian democratic and gender equality history.
• Asteroid Icarus Discovery Astronomer Walter Baade discovered asteroid Icarus on June 26, 1949, identifying it as a unique celestial body located within Mercury's orbital path. This discovery contributed to our understanding of near-Earth objects and asteroid dynamics.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1949

June 26, 1949 was a Sunday and it was the 177th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1949 can also be written as 6/26/1949 in the US and as 26/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1949:

• Hélène Tanguy

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1949:

• Kim Koo

  South korean educator and politician, 13th president of the provisional government of the republic of korea (b. 1876).

• Kim Gu

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1949 was Room Full of Roses by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Dick Haymes - Room Full of Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1949 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 10:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1949

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Someone born on June 26, 1949 is:

75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 18 days old,

or 3959 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27716 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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