Historical Events
- 1st network detective series-Private Eyes-premieres
- Finnish long distance runner Viljo Heino runs 10,000m world record 29:27.2 in Kouvola, Finland
- KMTV TV channel 3 in Omaha, NB (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- P.A. Sangma, Indian politician
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Walthour Sr., American cyclist (motor-pacing World Championships gold 1904-05; Madison Square Garden 6-Day Race 1901, 03), dies at 71
1949 Highlights
About September 1, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
