What Happened on April 15, 1949

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events

  • Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Redemptoris nostri

Famous Birthdays

  • Alla Pugacheva, Russian singer
  • Craig Zadan, American film producer

Famous Deaths


Person of interestWallace Beery

Wallace Beery, American circus performer (Ringling Brothers Circus) and actor (Alias a Gentleman, Dinner at 8), dies from a heart attack at 64

Actor Wallace Beery
Actor
Wallace Beery