This is a dvd gift and greeting card all in one for someone who was either born in 1949 or possibly got married. The 1949 card cover contains top news stories from the year such as the the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Louis hangs up his gloves and retires from the sport.The Brown Bomber has held off all challengers since leaving the army in 1945 and retires a true champion....whilst the inside is left blank to allow you to add your own personal birthday or anniversary message. US and UK versions in stock.
1949 was the Year of the Ox
The DVD film runs for 65 minutes and features all the important news , events and personalities relating to 1949. A unique 1949 birthday or anniversary gift for family ,friends.
- Joe Louis the boxer retires - Capt. James G. gallagher and his 13 man air crew have succeeded in making the first non-stop flight around the world. Taking off and returning to Carswell , AFB in Texas their B-50 bomber named Lucky Lady II took four days to make the epic journey. - China chooses a new flag from 3000+ entries. The winning design is by Zeng Liansong and hoisted for the first time by Mao Zedong himself. - Britain is finally free of clothes rationing - With private bathrooms for each cabin , a permanent outdoor swimming pool and hot and cold running water in every cabin , it is easy to see why Cunard`s newest liner , the RMS Caronia has been nicknamed the Green Goddess.
