What happened on Wednesday June 29, 1949?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1949:

• South Africa Implements Apartheid Laws South African government began implementing formal apartheid legislation, specifically prohibiting mixed marriages and institutionalizing racial segregation.
• US Troops Withdrawal from Korea United States military forces completed their withdrawal from Korea following the end of World War II, marking a significant post-war geopolitical transition.
• Truman's Housing Bill Approved The US House of Representatives approved President Harry Truman's housing and slum clearance bill with a vote of 228 to 185, a significant step in urban development and social policy.
• Ann Veneman Appointed as US Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman was born, who would later become the 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture, serving from 2001 to 2005 and being the first woman to hold this position.
• Vera Wang Born Vera Wang, a renowned American fashion designer known for her innovative wedding dress designs and high-end fashion, was born on this date.
• UK Dock Workers Strike Dock workers in the United Kingdom initiated a labor strike, highlighting ongoing industrial tensions and workers' rights issues in the post-World War II era.
• Joan Clos i Matheu, Mayor of Barcelona Joan Clos i Matheu was born on this date, who would later become a prominent political figure and mayor of Barcelona from 1997 to 2006.
• Lisette Sevens Born Lisette Sevens, a Dutch field hockey defender, was born. She would later contribute to the Netherlands' rich field hockey tradition.

Events in 1949

June 29, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 29, 1949

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 1949

June 29, 1949 was a Wednesday and it was the 180th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1949 can also be written as 6/29/1949 in the US and as 29/6/1949 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1949 in June 1949 calendar

Famous people born on June 29, 1949:

• Dan Dierdorf

  Hall of Fame NFL offensive lineman who successfully transitioned to sports broadcasting after his professional football career.

• Henri Proglio

  Prominent French business executive who led major energy companies Electricité de France and Veolia Environnement, significantly influencing...

• Ann Veneman

  Prominent American public servant who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture and later as Executive Director of UNICEF, focusing...

• Roger Allers
• Micky Arison

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on June 29th

Famous people died on June 29, 1949:

• Themistoklis Sofoulis

  Greek politician, 115th prime minister of greece (b. 1860).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on June 29th

June 29, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1949 was The Four Winds and the Seven Seas by Mel Torme, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

1. Mel Torme - The Four Winds and the Seven Seas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th 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 29, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 11:22 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 29, 1949

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Someone born on June 29, 1949 is:

75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 15 days old,

or 3959 weeks

or 27713 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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