What Happened on September 23, 1949

Historical Events

Indians Bury Pennant

MLB Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck holds funeral services to bury 1948 pennant

Soviet Atomic Bomb

US President Harry Truman announces evidence of USSR's 1st nuclear device detonation


Famous Birthdays

Bruce Springsteen (74 years old)

American Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter and rock musician, known as "The Boss" (Born to Run; Born in the USA), born in Long Branch, New Jersey

  • Floella Benjamin, Trinidadian-British actress, presenter (Play School) and politician, born in Pointe-à-Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago

About September 23, 1949

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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