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What Happened on March 5, 1949

Historical Events

Bradman's Last 1st Class Innings

Bradman plays his last innings in 1st-class cricket, gets 30

  • The Jharkhand Party is founded in India.

Famous Birthdays

Bernard Arnault (75 years old)

French businessman (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), born in Roubaix, France

  • Franz Josef Jung, Commander-in-chief of the German Bundeswehr

About March 5, 1949

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces