What Happened on November 25, 1949

Historical Events

  • Gene Autry's single "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" appears on music charts; songwriter Johnny Marks adapted poem written by his brother-in-law Robert L. May for Montgomery Ward department stores

Williams AL MVP

Ted Williams wins AL MVP

Famous Birthdays

  • Kerry O'Keeffe, cricketer (Australian leg-spinner 1971-77)
  • Rita Jenrette (née Carpenter), wife of US Congressman John Jenrette (D-SC), born in San Antonio, Texas
Born in 1949

Famous Deaths

Bill Robinson (1878-1949)

American actor and tap dancer (Stormy Weather; The Little Colonel), dies at 71

1949 Highlights

About November 25, 1949

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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