What Happened on June 10, 1949

Historical Events

  • Istvan Dobi becomes Hungarian premier

Famous Birthdays

  • John Sentamu, Ugandan-British bishop (Archbishop of York), born near Kampala, Uganda
  • Kevin Corcoran, American actor (Swiss Family Robinson, Babes in Toyland), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • John T. McCutcheon, American cartoonist (Pulitzer Prize-1931), dies at 79
  • Sigrid Undset, Danish-born Norwegian writer (Kristin Lavransdatter, 1928 Nobel Prize for Literature), dies at 67
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights

About June 10, 1949

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini