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see horoscope and birth chart for September 26, 1949What happened on Monday September 26, 1949?
About September 26th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: Viking Press released Samuel Putnam's groundbreaking new translation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel *Don Quixote*, which was widely acclaimed for its contemporary English rendering. This translation made the seminal work more accessible to modern readers, bridging literary traditions across centuries.
- Day of the week: September 26th, 1949 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Heiress directed by William Wyler
More about September 26th, 1949? See below for more news and curiosities on September 26th, 1949.
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September 26, 1949: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 26, 1949:
- Samuel Putnam's Don Quixote Translation Published Viking Press released Samuel Putnam's groundbreaking new translation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel *Don Quixote*, which was widely acclaimed for its contemporary English rendering. This translation made the seminal work more accessible to modern readers, bridging literary traditions across centuries.
- Birth of Jane Smiley Jane Smiley, a distinguished American novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel *A Thousand Acres*, was born. She would go on to become a significant voice in contemporary American literature, exploring complex family dynamics and rural American life.
- Ellery Queen Publishes 'Cat of Many Tails' Renowned mystery writer Ellery Queen published the novel *Cat of Many Tails*, contributing to the golden age of detective fiction. The book further solidified Queen's reputation as a master of the mystery genre.
- Mexicana de Aviación DC-3 Crash on Mount Popocatépetl A Douglas DC-3 aircraft operated by Mexicana de Aviación tragically crashed into Mount Popocatépetl, a prominent active volcano in Mexico, resulting in the loss of all 24 passengers and crew members. The accident highlighted the challenging flying conditions around mountainous terrain during the mid-20th century.
September 26, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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September 26, 1949: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Washington Redskins - Chicago Cardinals : 7 - 38
What day of the week was September 26, 1949?
September 26, 1949 was a Monday and it was the 269th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 26, 1949 can also be written as 9/26/1949 in the US and as 26/9/1949 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 26, 1949?
Famous people born on September 26, 1949:
- Jane Smiley
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist renowned for her profound explorations of family dynamics, rural American life, and complex human...
- Ariel Zeitoun
- John Roche (basketball)
- Minette Walters
September 26, 1949: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 26, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 26, 1949: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 26, 1949 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 September 26, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:57 am and setting at 08:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1949
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Someone born on September 26, 1949 is:
75 years 7 months old,
or 907 months and 11 days old,
or 3945 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27617 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1949?
There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1949?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1949.
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