Historical Events
- 1st inaugural parade televised, for Harry Truman, watched by 10 million people
Hoover's Shirley Temple Present
J. Edgar Hoover gives Shirley Temple a tear gas fountain pen
Truman's Four Point Program
US President Harry Truman announces his four point program
Famous Birthdays
- Martin von Haselberg, Argentine actor and performance artist, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Cuypers, architect Dutch (Amsterdam Stock Exchange), dies at 87
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About January 20, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
