Page 6: Historical Events In 1949
Sunday, 07 December 2025
Apr 18 Leonard Bloomfield, linguist/philosopher, dies on this day in history. 


Apr 18 In the year 1949 republic of Ireland created 


Apr 18 In the year 1949 republic of Ireland withdraws from British Commonwealth 


Apr 19 In the year 1949 yankees dedicate a plaque for Babe Ruth 


Apr 20 In the year 1949 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 Jockey Bill Shoemaker wins his 1st race, in Albany, California in the year 1949. 


Apr 20 Jockey Bill Shoemaker wins his first race, in Albany, California in the year 1949. 


Apr 20 On this day in history the birth of Jessica Lange American actress 


Apr 20 On this day in history willie Shoemaker won his first 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 in the year 1949. 


Apr 23 Courtesy mail boxes for motorists started in SF in the year 1949. 


Apr 24 In the year 1949 3rd Tony Awards: Death of a Salesman & Kiss Me Kate win 


Apr 24 In the year 1949 dick Powell starred in " Richard Diamond, Private Detective" on NBC radio. 


Apr 25 On this day in history e L Johnson discovers asteroid #1922 Zulu 


Apr 25 Friedrich Durrenmatt's "Romulus der Grosse," premieres in Basel in the year 1949. 


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 in the year 1949. 


May 01 In the year 1949 gerard Kuiper discovers Nereid, (2nd satellite of Neptune) 


May 02 Arthur Miller wins Pulitzer Prize for "Death of a Salesman" in the year 1949. 


May 02 Bolivian state of siege proclaimed on this day in history. 


May 03 On this day in history a ten nations conference in London forms the Council of Europe 


May 03 In the year 1949 the first firing of a US Viking rocket; reached 80 km 


May 04 Air crash at Turijn (whole Torino-soccer team survives) in the year 1949. 


May 05 Council of Europe established on this day in history. 


May 05 On this day in history council of Europe forms 


May 05 Maurice Maeterlinck, Belg playwright (Grand Fairie, Nobel 1911), dies on this day in history. 


May 06 A L Ochse, cricketer (10 wickets in 3 Tests for S Afr 1927-29), dies on this day in history. 


May 08 On this day in history west German constitution approved 


May 09 Britain's 1st launderette opens in Queensway London in the year 1949. 


May 09 Britain's first launderette opens in Queensway London in the year 1949. 


May 09 Louis II, Prince of Monaco, dies on this day in history. 


May 09 Prince Rainier III becomes leader of Monaco on this day in history. 


May 11 1st Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC) on this day in history. 


May 11 On this day in history adrianus PHA de Kleyn, throat/nose/otologist (ear doctor), dies at 65 


May 11 On this day in history by a vote of 37-12, Israel becomes 59th member of UN 


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