What happened on Saturday November 26, 1949?

About November 26th, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 26, 1949, India officially adopted its constitution, transforming from a British colonial territory to a sovereign democratic republic. This momentous event marked a critical milestone in India's journey to independence, establishing the foundational legal and governance framework for the world's largest democracy.
  • Day of the week: November 26th, 1949 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Mule Train by Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Popular movie: The Rocking Horse Winner directed by Anthony Pelissier

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November 26, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 26, 1949:

  • India Adopts Constitution as a Republic On November 26, 1949, India officially adopted its constitution, transforming from a British colonial territory to a sovereign democratic republic. This momentous event marked a critical milestone in India's journey to independence, establishing the foundational legal and governance framework for the world's largest democracy.
  • Jerusalem Control Dispute Jordan followed Israel's stance in rejecting proposed changes to the Israeli-Jordanian control system over Jerusalem, highlighting the ongoing territorial and political tensions in the region during the post-World War II era.
  • 37th CFL Grey Cup: Montreal Alouettes Victory The Montreal Alouettes defeated the Calgary Stampeders 28-15 in the 37th Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup championship game, showcasing their athletic prowess and securing a significant sports title.
  • Frankie Laine Tops Billboard Chart Musician Frankie Laine made music history by displacing his own hit 'That Lucky Old Sun' from the top spot with his new recording 'Mule Train', demonstrating his popularity and musical versatility in the late 1940s.
  • Vincent A. Mahler, Academic Vincent A. Mahler, a notable political scientist, was associated with Loyola University Chicago, contributing to academic research and education in political studies.

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

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What day of the week was November 26, 1949?


November 26, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 330th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1949 can also be written as 11/26/1949 in the US and as 26/11/1949 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 26, 1949?


Famous people born on November 26, 1949:

  • Mari Alkatiri

    Prominent East Timorese politician who served as the first Prime Minister of East Timor after the country's independence.

  • Letizia Moratti
  • Ivan Patzaichin
  • Shlomo Artzi
  • Eugenio Picozza
  • Andrzej Rzepliński

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November 26, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 26, 1949:

  • Enrico Brusoni

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November 26, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 26, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 21st and November 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1949 was Mule Train by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

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November 26, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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November 26, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 26, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 11:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 1949.

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How old is someone born on November 26, 1949?


Someone born on November 26, 1949 is:

75 years 6 months old,

or 906 months and 11 days old,

or 3940 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27586 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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

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

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