January 17th, 1949, was a Monday. It was Day 17 of 1949. The decade was the 1940s.
74 years, 8 months, and 17 days have passed since January 17th, 1949.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
People who were born on this exact date.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 17th, 1949.
More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.
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Television shows that people were watching in January 1949.
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1949.
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1949.
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1949.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 17th, 1955, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 17th.
Gangster. Deceased
Born on January 17th, 1899
He was not alive on this date.
Actress. Deceased
Born on January 17th, 1922
She turned 27 on this day in 1949.
Boxer. Deceased
Born on January 17th, 1942
He turned 7 on this day in 1949.
Actor.
Born on January 17th, 1962
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.
First Lady.
Born on January 17th, 1964
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.
Actress.
Born on January 17th, 1980
She was born exactly 31 years after this date.
DJ.
Born on January 17th, 1984
He was born exactly 35 years after this date.
English TV personality.
Born on January 17th, 1992
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.
US politician.
Born on January 17th, 1997
He was born exactly 48 years after this date.
Youtuber.
Born on January 17th, 1997
He was born exactly 48 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on January 17th, 1949.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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