What happened this day in history August 14, 1949

What are the important events that happened on August 14, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 14, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 14, 1949 is the 226th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 139 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 1, 1949 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,174.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on August 14, 1949?

  • 1949
    Bob Backlund, American wrestler
  • 1949
    Morten Olsen, Danish footballer

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