Timeline March 1949

Events in March 1949 2

• 1949 First non-stop round-the-world flight completed USAF B-50 Lucky Lady II circles the globe The United States Air Force B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II completed the first non-stop flight around the world, refueling in mid-air four times. The 94-hour flight demonstrated the reach of American strategic airpower.
• 1949 RCA Victor introduces the 45 rpm record Compact vinyl single launched RCA Victor launched the 45 rpm vinyl record, a compact single format designed to compete with Columbia's long-playing album. The 45 rpm single became the dominant format for popular music singles for decades.