Born in 1949
Turns 77 in 2026
Gifts for someone born in 1949
1949 Front PageTheir name. The news from their year.Unframed from $36.50Add their name
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BACK TO 1949 · Canada
A little history to go with their gift.
Cambridge’s EDSAC ran its first program, Carol Reed’s The Third Man brought divided Vienna to the screen, and Ted Schroeder and Louise Brough won Wimbledon singles titles. These records link practical computing with cinema and international sport.
What happened in 1949?
Wolves claimed the FA Cup at Wembley
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Leicester City to win the 1949 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Schroeder and Brough won Wimbledon
Ted Schroeder and Louise Brough won the Wimbledon singles titles in 1949.
Jackie Robinson named National League MVP
Jackie Robinson became the first Black player to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award.
American League wins a landmark All-Star Game
The American League defeated the National League 11–7 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum · Baseball Almanac
Firsts and new ideas
The Avro Jetliner took to the air
On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C-102 Jetliner made its first flight, becoming the first jet transport to fly in North America and the second worldwide.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum / Ingenium · Canada’s History
EDSAC Ran Its First Program at Cambridge
Cambridge’s EDSAC ran its first program on 6 May 1949, calculating squares as the computer began practical work.
University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology · University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory
Number ones and music in 1949
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Bruce Springsteen is born at the Jersey Shore
Bruce Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on September 23, 1949.
Billy Joel is born in New York
Billy Joel was born in 1949 and became a major American songwriter and performer.
Prices and everyday money in 1949
Canada figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, regular | $0.622 | 1 lb Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Prices Division |
| Eggs | $0.615 | 1 dozen Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Prices Division |
| Fresh milk | $0.178 | 1 quart Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Prices Division |
| Industry wage | $42.96 | week Statistics Canada |
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