November 17th, 1949, was a Thursday. It was Day 321 of 1949. The decade was the 1940s.
73 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since November 17th, 1949.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.
People who were born on this exact date.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 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 November 1949.
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.
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.
Jim and Judy in Teleland
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1949.
Foto-Electric Baseball
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 November 17th, 1955, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 17th.
Actor. Deceased
Born on November 17th, 1925
He turned 24 on this day in 1949.
Film director.
Born on November 17th, 1942
He turned 7 on this day in 1949.
Actor.
Born on November 17th, 1944
He turned 5 on this day in 1949.
Television presenter.
Born on November 17th, 1960
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.
Actress.
Born on November 17th, 1978
She was born exactly 29 years after this date.
Musician.
Born on November 17th, 1980
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.
English singer. Deceased
Born on November 17th, 1981
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on November 17th, 1949.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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