What happened on Saturday December 31, 1949?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1949:

• International Recognition of Indonesian Independence Eighteen countries officially recognized the Republic of Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in the nation's post-colonial journey to sovereignty after years of struggle against Dutch colonial rule.
• New Year's Eve Celebration in Times Square Approximately 750,000 people gathered in Times Square, New York City, to welcome the new year, creating a massive and memorable public celebration that would become a quintessential New Year's Eve tradition.
• Big Ben's First Televised New Year's Eve Big Ben became part of televised New Year's Eve celebrations for the first time. Cameras were strategically positioned on the roof of St Thomas' Hospital to broadcast the iconic clock striking midnight, establishing a lasting television tradition that would continue for decades.
• Birth of Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow, a prominent American editor and anthologist, was born. She would later become a highly respected figure in science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature, known for her influential editorial work.
• Claude Daniel Marks in Buenos Aires Claude Daniel Marks, a member of the FALN (Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional), was noted in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the time, he was listed on the FBI's most wanted list, indicating his involvement in significant political or revolutionary activities.

Events in 1949

December 31, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1949

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1949

December 31, 1949 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1949 can also be written as 12/31/1949 in the US and as 31/12/1949 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1949 in December 1949 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1949:

• Ellen Datlow

  Renowned science fiction and fantasy editor who has won multiple Hugo, Locus, and World Fantasy Awards for her influential anthology work.

• Flora Gomes

  Prominent Bissau-Guinean filmmaker recognized for his contributions to African cinema and documentaries exploring postcolonial themes.

• Bruce Davidson
• Rod Macqueen

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1949:

• Rıza Tevfik Bölükbaşı

  Turkish philosopher, poet, and politician (b. 1869).

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on December 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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

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December 31, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1949 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:31 pm and setting at 05:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1950.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1949

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Someone born on December 31, 1949 is:

75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 23 days old,

or 3929 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27507 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1949?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1949.

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