Historical Events
- WFMY TV channel 2 in Greensboro-High Point, NC (CBS) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- David Coverdale, British rock singer (Whitesnake;, Deep Purple), born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England
- Harold Carmichael, American NFL wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Jim Keith, American conspiracy theorist and author (d. 1999)
- Jim McGinty, Australian politician (Labour), born in Kalgoorlie, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Kim Jong-suk, Wife of Kim Il-sung, mother of Kim Jung-Il, "The Heroine of the Anti-Japanese Revolution", dies at 31
- Sam Wood, American communist fighter and director (For Whom the Bell Tolls), dies at 66
1949 Highlights
About September 22, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
