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April 02, 1948 was the 93rd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 02, 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 April 02, 1948, who was born and died on April 02, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sabre Dance Boogie by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Ruthless, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 02, 1948?
- April 02, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 02, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 02, 1948?
- April 02, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 02, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- April 02, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 02, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- April 02, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 02, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 02, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on April 02, 1948?
What day of the week was April 02, 1948?
April 02, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 02, 1948 can also be written as 4/2/1948 in the US and as 2/4/1948 in UK and Europe.
April 02, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 02, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 2nd, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 02, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 02, 1948 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 02:34 am and setting at 12:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.
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Who was born on April 02, 1948?
Famous people born on April 02, 1948:
- Lodie Bennett
Talented playwright known for thought-provoking dramas.
- Rita Braver
Rita Braver is an American television news correspondent for CBS News.
- Eliyahu Rips
Israeli mathematician known for his work in number theory and group theory.
- Daniel Okrent
Former public editor of The New York Times and author.
- Roald Als
Danish illustrator and author.
- Joan D. Vinge
American author.
- Dimitris Mitropanos
Greek singer (d. 2012).
- Kerry Minnear
Rocker (gentle giant).
- Eleanor Margaret Burbridge
Astronomer / educator.
- Joan [Carol] D[ennison] Vinge
United states -- sci-fi author (2 hugos, dune).
- Marlene Floyd
Lpga golfer.
- Jennifer Rowe
Author.
- Jean-Michel Wilmotte
French architect who studied interior design at paris' camondo school of interior designing and then established his own agency in paris two...
- Jay Parini
Writer.
- Jean-Paul Mariot
- Bob Lienhard
Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:
![Serge Gainsbourg]()
Serge GainsbourgFrench singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.
![Michael Fassbender]()
Michael FassbenderGerman-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.
![Marvin Gaye]()
Marvin GayeAmerican singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.
![Pedro Pascal]()
Pedro PascalPedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.
![Buddy Ebsen]()
Buddy EbsenBuddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.
![Linda Hunt]()
Linda HuntAmerican actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.
![Roselyn Sanchez]()
Roselyn SanchezPuerto rican model, singer and actress.
![Christopher Meloni]()
Christopher MeloniAmerican film and television actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Shirley Douglas]()
Shirley DouglasCanadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...
April 02, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 76 years and 17 days old,
or 912 months and 17 days old,
or 3968 weeks
or 27776 days old,
if you were born on April 02, 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 April 02, 1948?
There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 02, 1948.
April 02, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 02, 1948:
- Sabahattin Ali
Turkish journalist, author, and poet (d. 1948).
- Biagio Biagetti
- Arrigo Lorenzi
What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?
Famous deaths on April 2nd:
![Edwin Starr]()
Edwin StarrAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2003).
![Estelle Harris]()
Estelle HarrisAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1928).
![Milo O'Shea]()
Milo O'SheaActor from ireland-america (d. 2013).
![Alma Delia Fuentes]()
Alma Delia FuentesMexican actress (d. 2017).
![Paula Kelly]()
Paula KellySinger/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.
![Jennifer Syme]()
Jennifer SymeAmerican actress (born 1972).
![Douglass Dumbrille]()
Douglass DumbrilleActor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.
- Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...
- Samuel Morse
American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.
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April 02, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 02, 1948:
- JP and Trang in Valleyfair
- Blessed Arnold of Leuven
- International Children's Book Day
- Malvinas Day in Argentina.
- Sizdah be dar in Iran
Observances on April 02, 1948:
- World Autism Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on April 02, 1948:
- Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
- Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
April 02, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 02, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 29th and April 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 02, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1948 was Sabre Dance Boogie by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.
April 02, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 29th and April 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Sabre Dance Boogie
- Art Mooney & His Orchestra - Baby Face
April 02, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 02, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Ruthless
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet
Money Madness
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Sam Newfield
Starring: Hugh Beaumont, Frances Rafferty, Harlan Warde, Cecil Weston
The Noose Hangs High
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Charles Barton
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joseph Calleia, Leon Errol
Winter Meeting
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Bretaigne Windust
Starring: Bette Davis, Janis Paige, Jim Davis, John Hoyt
Test Tube Babies
Release year: 1948
Directed by: W. Merle Connell
Starring: Dorothy Duke, William Thomason, Timothy Farrell, John Michael
April 02, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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:
Variety
Release year: 1948
Directed by: Bette Gordon
Dress Rehearsal
Release year: 1948
For Your Pleasure
Release year: 1948
Starring: Kyle MacDonnell
Country: United States of America
Hollywood Screen Test
Release year: 1948
Starring: Neil Hamilton
Country: United States of America
Scoreboard
Release year: 1948
Who was the US President on April 02, 1948?
On April 02, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1948?
On April 02, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 02, 1948?
On April 02, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 2nd?
April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of April. 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 April 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
- 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.
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 April 1948?
April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
