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HomePage 6: Historical Events In 1949
Sunday, 08 February 2026
Apr 18 Republic of Ireland created. 
Apr 18 Republic of Ireland withdraws from British Commonwealth.
Apr 19 Yankees dedicate a plaque for Babe Ruth.
Apr 20 Dr. Arthur Compton of the University of Washington made a surprising statement in Boston, MA. He said,"College athletic coaches are responsible for the failure of efforts to reform sports and make sports an important part of education"
Apr 20 In this year, Jockey Bill Shoemaker claims his 1st race, in Albany, California
Apr 20 In this year, Jockey Bill Shoemaker claims his inaugural race, in Albany, California
Apr 20 Jessica Lange American actress is born.
Apr 20 Willie Shoemaker won his inaugural race as a jockey aboard Shafter V at Golden Gate Fields in Albany, CA, not far from San Francisco
Apr 23 Chinese Red army conquerors Nanjing
Apr 23 Courtesy mail boxes for motorists started in SF
Apr 24 3rd Tony Awards: Death of a Salesman and Kiss Me Kate win
Apr 24 Dick Powell starred in " Richard Diamond, Private Detective" on NBC radio
Apr 25 E L Johnson discovers asteroid #1922 Zulu.
Apr 25 Friedrich Durrenmatt's "Romulus der Grosse," premieres in Basel
Apr 28 Bkln, Commish Chandler suspends Durocher but he is absolved on May 3 NY fan charges Leo Durocher with assault after Giants lose 15-2 to
May 01 Gerard Kuiper discovers Nereid, (2nd satellite of Neptune).
May 02 Bolivian state of siege proclaimed
May 02 In this year, Arthur Miller claims Pulitzer Prize for "Death of a Salesman"
May 03 A ten nations conference in London forms the Council of Europe
May 03 The inaugural firing of a US Viking rocket; reached 80 km.
May 04 Air crash at Turijn (whole Torino-soccer team survives).
May 05 Council of Europe established
May 05 Council of Europe forms.
May 05 Maurice Maeterlinck, Belg playwright (Grand Fairie, Nobel 1911), dies
May 06 A L Ochse, cricketer (10 wickets in 3 Tests for S Afr 1927-29), dies.
May 08 West German constitution approved
May 09 Britain's 1st launderette opens in Queensway London
May 09 Britain's inaugural launderette opens in Queensway London
May 09 Louis II, Prince of Monaco, dies.
May 09 Prince Rainier III is recorded as becoming leader of Monaco.
May 11 1st Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC).
May 11 Adrianus PHA de Kleyn, throat/nose/otologist (ear doctor), dies at 65
May 11 By a vote of 37-12, Israel is recorded as becoming 59th member of UN.
May 11 inaugural Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC).
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