Your place in the Universe on 1949
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1949 (MCMXLIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1949th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1949 a year special to you? Discover what 1949 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1949, 1949 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1949, how old is someone born in 1949 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1949.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1949 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1949 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1949
- Who was the U.S. President in 1949?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1949?
- Who was the Pope in 1949?
- 1949: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1949?
- What was the most popular movie in 1949?
- What was the best selling book in 1949?
- How old is someone born in 1949?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1949?
What was 1949 known for ?
- Balanced between the 1940s and 1950s, 1949 was just another year in the Truman presidence. At the beginning of this year, world leaders, presided over a global population estimated at just over 2.5 billion.
- Parents adding to that number commonly chose the names James and Linda for their little bundles of joy. Those welcomed to the world in 1949 included George Foreman, Billy Joel, Alan Menken, Richard Gear, Sigourney Weaver, and Pablo Escobar. As always, happiness finds its balance in sorrow. The world lost the director of Wizard of Oz, Victor Fleming, the famous artist, Francis Dodd; the author of Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell; and the philosopher, Maurice Maeterlinck.
- People at the bookstores had a hard time putting down 1984, The Martian Chronicles, and 1939’s Pulitzer-winning Death of a Salesman. The box office on the other hand saw the popularity of Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Third Men, as well as Samson and Delilah. These 12 months gave birth to the term “Orwellian”, brought a revolution to daytime television, and the emergence of a classic Christmas carol. Keep reading to find out how 1949 helped forever change the world.
- As it was the title of the Truman administration, and a time of progress for US welfare initiatives, this time is sometimes known as the fair deal. These 365 days bore witness to the first network detective series, the first female US treasurer, the first women to graduate from Harvard, and the first Israeli election. Some notable inventions of these twelve months include the instant cake mix, radio carbon dating, the crash test dummy and the Zamboni. While the ratification of NATO promoted peace on one side of the world, all was not quiet on the Eastern front. China’s Red Army moved on to attack Nanjing. After declaring victory, Mao Zedong moved to proclaim his country a people’s republic. China was not the only nation to change its name either; it was in 1949 that Siam became Thailand.
- All you Christmas lovers out there, will be grateful that this year saw the first broadcast of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
- Whether you’re glad to be driving in a safe car, or glad to have seen an end to the Grecian Civil War, 1949 played some part in that.
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Key World Leaders of 1949
Who was the U.S. President in 1949?
In 1949, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953. His administration ended World War II by using atomic bombs and launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1949?
In 1949 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour). His administration established the National Health Service and oversaw the creation of the modern welfare state.
Who was the Pope in 1949?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1949 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1949: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Winston Churchill
In 1949, Winston Churchill was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Proclaimed as the "Man of the half-century", Churchill had led Britain and the Allies to victory in WWII. In 1949, Churchill was Leader of the Opposition.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1949?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1949, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Johnson Rag by Jack Teter Trio
What was the most popular movie in 1949?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Little Women by Mervyn LeRoy
What was the best selling book in 1949?
How old is someone born in 1949?
Someone born in 1949 is 76 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1949?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1949 was the Year of the Ox.
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