Historical Events
Election of Interest
Theodor Heuss elected 1st President of the German Federal Republic (West Germany) with Konrad Adenauer the 1st Prime Minister
Famous Birthdays
- Irina Rodnina, Russian pairs figure skater (Olympic gold 1972, 76, 80), born in Moscow, Soviet Union
- Tony Stevens, English rocker (Foghat; Savoy Brown), born in London
Famous Deaths
Harry Burleigh (1866-1949)
African American baritone and composer (Five Songs of Laurence Hope), and Springarn Medal winner (1917), dies at 82
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About September 12, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
