Historical Events
- Fire in Chiang-king, China, destroys 7,000 lives
Famous Birthdays
- José Pékerman, Argentine football manager (Columbia 2012-18), born in Villa Domínguez, Argentina
- Patriarch Peter VII of Alexandria, Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, born in Sichari, Kyrenia District, Cyprus (d. 2004)
1949 Highlights
About September 3, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
