What happened on Thursday October 27, 1949?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1949:

• Battle of Kuningtou: Communist Advance Halted During the Chinese Civil War, Communist troops attempted to capture Quemoy (Kinmen) island but were repelled, effectively stopping their immediate advance towards Taiwan. This strategic engagement was a critical moment in the conflict between the Nationalist (Kuomintang) and Communist forces, preventing the complete communist takeover of the region.
• Tragic Air France Crash in the Azores A devastating Air France Lockheed Constellation aircraft crashed near São Miguel Island in the Azores while en route from Paris to New York. The accident resulted in the loss of all passengers and crew, including notable personalities such as world-renowned violinist Ginette Neveu and celebrated boxer Marcel Cerdan. This tragic incident highlighted the risks of international air travel in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1949

October 27, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1949

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1949

October 27, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1949 can also be written as 10/27/1949 in the US and as 27/10/1949 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1949 in October 1949 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1949:

• Garry Tallent

  Renowned bass guitarist of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, a key member of one of the most iconic rock groups in American music history.

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1949:

• Marcel Cerdan

  Legendary French-Algerian boxer who was world middleweight champion, known for his exceptional fighting skills and tragic death.

• Ginette Neveu

  Ginette Neveu was a renowned French classical violinist who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 30, cutting short a promising...

• Boris Dobronravov
• Leonard Hanson

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1949 was I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Cocoanuts by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Cocoanuts

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 October 27, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 11:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1949.

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Someone born on October 27, 1949 is:

75 years 6 months old,

or 906 months and 17 days old,

or 3941 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27593 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1949?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 27, 1949.

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