Friday April 08, 1949: on this day

April 08, 1949 was the 98th day of the year 1949, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1949, who was born and died on April 08, 1949, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1949, which were the most popular songs (ex. A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) by Perry Como & Fontane Sisters), movies (e.g. If This Be Sin, directed by Gregory Ratoff), TV series (e.g. Roller Derby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1949?


April 08, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 98th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1949 can also be written as 4/8/1949 in the US and as 8/4/1949 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1949 in April 1949 calendar

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April 08, 1949: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1949:

  • Kathy fiscus, 3½ years old, dies from falling down an abandoned well in san marino, california.

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April 08, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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April 08, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1949 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 03:46 am.

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

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Who was born on April 08, 1949?


Famous people born on April 08, 1949:

  • Brenda Russell

    African-american-canadian singer-songwriter and keyboard player.

  • Jimbo Lampley

    Renowned sportscaster known for his work on HBO and NBC.

  • Alexis Smith

    Canadian author known for 'Glad Day.

  • John Madden

    English producer and director.

  • John Scott

    English organist and conductor (b. 1956).

  • K. C. Kamalasabayson

    Sri lankan lawyer and politician, 39th attorney general of sri lanka (d. 2007).

  • Jim Lampley in Hendersonville

    North carolina, usa newscaster (monday night baseball).

  • Joe Royle

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Valentina Matviyenko

    Politician.

  • Mitch Daniels

    Politician.

  • Ezio Forzatti

    Italian who ordered the mercy killing of his wife.

  • Richard Smoot

    American professional astrologer, who has studied and practised astrology since 1971.

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1949: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 74 years 11 months old,

or 899 months and 21 days old,

or 3912 weeks

or 27384 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 1949.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1949?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1949.

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April 08, 1949: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1949:

  • Ulrich Salchow

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 1949: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1949:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1949:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1949: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1949 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1949 was A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) by Perry Como & Fontane Sisters, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1949: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1949 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)
  2. - Again

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April 08, 1949: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1949 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

If This Be Sin

If This Be Sin

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Myrna Loy, Roger Livesey, Peggy Cummins, Richard Greene

Mr. Belvedere Goes to College

Mr. Belvedere Goes to College

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Elliott Nugent

Starring: Clifton Webb, Shirley Temple, Tom Drake, Alan Young

My Dream Is Yours

My Dream Is Yours

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Jack Carson, Doris Day, Lee Bowman, Adolphe Menjou

Big Jack

Big Jack

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Wallace Beery, Richard Conte, Marjorie Main, Edward Arnold

Tulsa

Tulsa

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendáriz, Lloyd Gough

April 08, 1949: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Roller Derby

Roller Derby

Release year: 1949

Think Fast

Think Fast

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Bridget Stokes

Masters of Magic

Masters of Magic

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Anthony Stephens

Casper

Casper

Release year: 1949

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Admiral Broadway Revue

The Admiral Broadway Revue

Release year: 1949

Written by:

Starring: Sid Caesar, Mary McCarty, Imogene Coca, Marge Champion

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Who was the US President on April 08, 1949?

On April 08, 1949 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1949?

On April 08, 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1949?

On April 08, 1949 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1949?

April 1949 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1949 calendar looked like.

Friday April 8, 1949