Thursday January 01, 1948: on this day

January 01, 1948 was the 1st day of the year 1948, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 01, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1948, who was born and died on January 01, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Eye Witness) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1948?


January 01, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1948 can also be written as 1/1/1948 in the US and as 1/1/1948 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1948 in January 1948 calendar

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January 01, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1948:

  • Britain nationalizes its railways.
  • Orissa province accedes to india.
  • General agreement on tariffs and trade becomes effective.
  • First color newsreel is filmed, in pasadena, california, usa.
  • Italy adopts constitution.
  • The british railway network is nationalised to form british railways.
  • The constitution of italy comes into force.

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January 01, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1948 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1948.

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Who was born on January 01, 1948?


Famous people born on January 01, 1948:

  • Ashok Saraf
    Ashok Saraf

    Marathi/hindi actor.

  • Khair M. Alshaya

    Founder of Alshaya Group, a major retail franchise operator in the Middle East.

  • Ray Massey

    Renowned photographer known for his commercial work.

  • Velvia Fujichrome

    Velvia is a high-quality color reversal film produced by Fujifilm, known for its vivid and saturated colors.

  • Awad Al-Masri

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Shadeed Muhammad

    Shadeed Muhammad was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Sadik Hassan

    Talented painter recognized for his contributions to the art world.

  • Terry Goodkind

    Terry Goodkind is an American author known for his Sword of Truth fantasy series.

  • Jebadiah Bartlett

    Jebadiah Bartlett was a former Governor of New Hampshire and a member of the Democratic Party.

  • Phung Cong Vu

    A renowned Vietnamese painter known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Huie Kin Loong

    Huie Kin Loong is a Singaporean journalist and author who has written extensively on Southeast Asian affairs.

  • Chukwuma Azuonye

    Chukwuma Azuonye is a renowned Nigerian poet, playwright, and literary critic who has made significant contributions to African literature.

  • Elanora Thelen

    Elanora Thelen is a renowned computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Maame Dokono

    Maame Dokono is a Ghanaian actress and television personality known for her roles in Ghanaian television series.

  • Howard Fineman

    American journalist and political commentator who has worked for Newsweek and NBC News.

  • Phung Khanh

    Phung Khanh was a Vietnamese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Vietnam from 1988 to 1991.

  • Jeffrey Elman

    Jeffrey Elman is a cognitive scientist known for his work on language acquisition and neural networks.

  • Mitsuru Ishii

    Mitsuru Ishii is a renowned Japanese painter known for his abstract expressionist style.

  • Malai Andriamanjato

    Malai Andriamanjato is a renowned Malagasy painter known for his vibrant and expressive works depicting Malagasy culture and traditions.

  • Samvel Hovhannisyan

    Samvel Hovhannisyan is an Armenian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 27 days old,

or 3978 weeks

or 27846 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1948.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1948?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1948.

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January 01, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1948:

  • Annai Meenambal Sivaraj

    Annai Meenambal Sivaraj was a prominent social reformer in Tamil Nadu, India, who worked towards the empowerment of women and the...

  • Sten Broman

    Sten Broman was a Swedish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Gottlob Bauknecht

    German entrepreneur known for founding the Bauknecht company.

  • Loring Smith

    Pioneering chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.

  • Amir Abdullah Khan

    Afghan military leader who played a key role in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

  • Willem Louis Frederic Landre

    Composer dies at 73.

  • Hermann K J Zilcher

    German composer / pianist (liebesmesse) dies at 66.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett

Country: United States of America

Green Dolphin Street

Green Dolphin Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Van Heflin, Lana Turner, Donna Reed, Richard Hart

The Exile

The Exile

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maria Montez, Rita Corday, Henry Daniell

Return of the Bad Men

Return of the Bad Men

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys, George 'Gabby' Hayes

That Hagen Girl

That Hagen Girl

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Rory Calhoun, Lois Maxwell

January 01, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Eye Witness

Eye Witness

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Release year: 1947

Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1948?

On January 01, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1948?

On January 01, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1948?

On January 01, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for January 1948?

January 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1948 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 1, 1948