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About August 30th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Peter Maffay, a renowned German musician and singer, was born on August 30, 1949. He is known for his contributions to rock music and has a significant following in Germany and beyond.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1949 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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- August 30, 1949: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 30, 1949?
- Who was born on August 30, 1949?
- August 30, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 30, 1949?
- Back in 1949
August 30, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1949:
- Birth of Peter Maffay Peter Maffay, a renowned German musician and singer, was born on August 30, 1949. He is known for his contributions to rock music and has a significant following in Germany and beyond. source: britannica.com
- Local television broadcasting milestone On August 30, 1949, local television broadcasting began in various regions, marking a significant advancement in media and communication. This development paved the way for the television industry as we know it today. source: britannica.com
- Cricket hat-trick achievement On August 30, 1949, cricketer Frank Tyson achieved a hat-trick during a match, a rare feat in cricket where a bowler takes three wickets with three consecutive deliveries. This event is celebrated in cricket history. source: britannica.com
August 30, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1949
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What day of the week was August 30, 1949?
August 30, 1949 was a Tuesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1949 can also be written as 8/30/1949 in the US and as 30/8/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 30, 1949?
Famous people born on August 30, 1949:
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Peter MaffayPeter Maffay is a Romanian-born German musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his contributions to rock and pop music in Germany. He is one of the most successful recording artists in German chart history. [bio]
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Don BoudriaCanadian politician who served as the second Minister for International Cooperation, with a notable career in public service.
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Christopher Collins
August 30, 1949: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1949:
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Arthur FielderEnglish cricketer (born 1877).
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Arthur J. Jefferson
August 30, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
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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 30, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 30, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1949 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 11:16 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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Someone born on August 30, 1949 is:
76 years 11 months old,
or 923 months and 5 days old,
or 4014 weeks
or 28098 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1949?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 30th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1949.
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