Historical Events
Redemptoris Nostri
Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Redemptoris nostri
Famous Birthdays
- Alla Pugacheva, Russian multi-lingual pop singer-songwriter ("Madame Broshkina"; "Maestro"), born in Moscow, USSR
- Craig Zadan, American film producer, born in Miami, Florida
Famous Deaths
Wallace Beery (1886-1949)
American circus performer (Ringling Brothers Circus) and actor (Alias a Gentleman, Dinner at 8), dies from a heart attack at 64
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About April 15, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
