Monday August 29, 1949: on this day

August 29, 1949 was the 241st day of the year 1949, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 29, 1949 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 29, 1949, who was born and died on August 29, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 1949, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Under Capricorn, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Mixed Doubles) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 29, 1949?


August 29, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1949 can also be written as 8/29/1949 in the US and as 29/8/1949 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1949 in August 1949 calendar

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August 29, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1949:

  • Ussr explodes its first atomic bomb.
  • Soviet atomic bomb project: the soviet union tests its first atomic bomb, known as first lightning or joe 1, at semipalatinsk, kazakhstan.

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August 29, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 29, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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August 29, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1949 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 August 29, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:57 pm and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1949.

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Who was born on August 29, 1949?


Famous people born on August 29, 1949:

  • Detroit Higgs

    Known for contributions to the theory of particle physics.

  • Grichka Bogdanoff

    Grichka bogdanoff is a french television presenter, author, and science communicator, known for co-hosting the popular science tv show...

  • Darnell Hillman

    American basketball player.

  • Igor Bogdanoff

    Igor bogdanoff is a french television presenter, author, and producer, known for co-hosting the science fiction tv show 'temps x' with his...

  • Stan Hansen

    American actor and wrestler.

  • Bogdanoff Twins

    French tv hosts and essayists igor and grichka were born to an austrian mother and a russian father.

  • Peter John Wiegold

    Composer.

  • Werner Kaiser

    German footballer.

  • Angela Knösel
  • Pietro Marzano
  • Beth Sullivan
  • João Soares
  • Arif Alvi
  • Donato Cascione
  • Vera Đurašković
  • Wolfgang Dziony
  • Harold Fox
  • Geoff Capes

Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson

    American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

  • Lea Michele
    Lea Michele

    Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino

    Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

  • William Levy
    William Levy

    William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

  • Temple Grandin
    Temple Grandin

    American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould

    American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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August 29, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 7 months old,

or 895 months

or 3891 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27241 days old,

if you were born on August 29, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1949?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1949.

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August 29, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 1949:

  • Ubaldo Fiorenzi
  • Franciszek Latinik

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn

    Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

  • Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen

    American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

  • Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers

    Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

  • Stringer Davis
    Stringer Davis

    Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79.

  • Lale Andersen
    Lale Andersen

    German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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August 29, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 29, 1949:

  • The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
  • Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
  • Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
  • 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 1949:

  • International Day against Nuclear Tests

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August 29, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 29, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Under Capricorn

Under Capricorn

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton

Country: United States of America

Bitter Rice

Bitter Rice

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Giuseppe De Santis

Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Doris Dowling, Silvana Mangano, Raf Vallone

Down Dakota Way

Down Dakota Way

Release year: 1949

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Pat Brady

The Third Man

The Third Man

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard

Country: United States of America

White Heat

White Heat

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly

Country: United States of America

August 29, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 29, 1949 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Rajat Kapoor

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Captain Video and His Video Rangers

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Arnee Nocks

Starring: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Ben Lackland, Hal Conklin

Country: United States of America

The Voice of Firestone

The Voice of Firestone

Release year: 1949

Starring: Eleanor Steber, Risë Stevens, Jerome Hines, Thomas L. Thomas

Country: United States of America

The O'Neills

The O'Neills

Release year: 1949

The Little Revue

The Little Revue

Release year: 1949

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Who was the US President on August 29, 1949?

On August 29, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1949?

On August 29, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 29, 1949?

On August 29, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 29th?

August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.

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What happened in 1949?

1949 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • British warship HMS Amethyst escape down Yangtze River, having been refused a safe passage by Chinese Communists after 3-month standoff
  • 1st negro to graduate from US Naval Academy
  • Dragnet is 1st broadcast on radio

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What was the calendar for August 1949?

August 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1949 calendar looked like.

Monday August 29, 1949