What happened on Thursday March 31, 1949?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1949:

• Churchill's Cold War Warning Winston Churchill delivered a significant speech to an audience of 14,000, warning about the potential Soviet threat and emphasizing the critical deterrent role of America's atomic capabilities. His remarks highlighted the growing tensions of the early Cold War period and the strategic importance of nuclear deterrence.
• Newfoundland Joins Canada On March 31, 1949, Newfoundland officially became the 10th province of Canada, marking a significant milestone in Canadian confederation. After being a British colony for centuries, Newfoundland voted in a referendum to join Canada, ending its status as a separate dominion and becoming an integral part of the Canadian federation.
• Ireland Becomes a Republic On March 31, 1949, Éire officially left the British Commonwealth and declared itself the Republic of Ireland, symbolizing a complete political separation from the United Kingdom and asserting its full sovereignty and independence.
• Tokyo Stock Exchange Founded The Tokyo Stock Exchange was established on March 31, 1949, marking a crucial moment in Japan's post-World War II economic reconstruction and modernization. This institution would become a critical platform for Japan's emerging financial markets and global economic integration.

Events in 1949

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1949

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1949

March 31, 1949 was a Thursday and it was the 90th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1949 can also be written as 3/31/1949 in the US and as 31/3/1949 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1949 in March 1949 calendar

Famous people died on March 31, 1949:

• Friedrich Bergius
• Erwin Lendvai

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1949 was I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore by Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra (Vocal Stardusters), according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra (Vocal Stardusters) - I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
2. Mel Torme - Again
3. Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae - Need You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1949 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1949

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Someone born on March 31, 1949 is:

76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 14 days old,

or 3971 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27803 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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