What happened this day in history October 1, 1949

What are the important events that happened on October 1, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 1, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 1, 1949 is the 274th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 18, 1949 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectaheptacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $6,442.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 1, 1949 Historical Events

  • 1949
    The People’s Republic of China is established and declared by Mao Zedong.

Who were born on October 1, 1949?

  • 1949
    André Rieu, Dutch violinist, conductor and composer
  • 1949
    Isaac Bonewits, American author (d. 2010)

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