Wednesday October 06, 1948: on this day

October 06, 1948 was the 280th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 06, 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 October 06, 1948, who was born and died on October 06, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. A Song Is Born, directed by Howard Hawks), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 1948?


October 06, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 280th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1948 can also be written as 10/6/1948 in the US and as 6/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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October 06, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1948:

  • Polonaise opens at alvin theater nyc for 113 performances
  • Khj tv channel 9 in los angeles, ca (ind) begins broadcasting
  • The 1948 ashgabat earthquake kills 110,000.

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October 06, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 06, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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October 06, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 08:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 1948.

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Who was born on October 06, 1948?


Famous people born on October 06, 1948:

  • Frances Tomelty
    Frances Tomelty

    Frances tomelty is a northern irish actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

  • Gerry Adams

    Gerry adams is a northern irish politician known for his leadership in the sinn féin party and his involvement in the northern ireland peace...

  • Patricia Kluge

    British-american socialite with colorful past.

  • Yu Shyi-kun

    Yu Shyi-kun is a Taiwanese politician who served as the Premier of Taiwan.

  • Glenn Branca

    American composer and guitarist (theoretical girls).

  • Dan Hamburg

    (rep-d-california).

  • Sherman White
  • Jimmy Douglas
  • Juan Díaz Sánchez
  • Wendell Ladner
  • Bruce Botelho
  • Silvia Della Monica
  • Andrea Garbarino
  • Larry Lloyd
  • Mike McCoy
  • Ângelo Máximo
  • Michele Penta

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 06, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 6 months old,

or 906 months and 19 days old,

or 3942 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27595 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 1948?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 06, 1948.

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October 06, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 1948:

  • Hachirō Tagami

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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October 06, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 1948:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

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October 06, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey

Woman Hater

Woman Hater

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Stewart Granger, Edwige Feuillère, Ronald Squire, Jeanne De Casalis

Inner Sanctum

Inner Sanctum

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Lew Landers

Starring: Charles Russell, Mary Beth Hughes, Dale Belding, Billy House

Unknown Island

Unknown Island

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jack Bernhard

Starring: Virginia Grey, Phillip Reed, Richard Denning, Barton MacLane

Boarding House Blues

Boarding House Blues

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Josh Binney

Starring: Moms Mabley, Dusty Fletcher, Marcellus Wilson, Marie Cooke

October 06, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

The Ford Theatre Hour

The Ford Theatre Hour

Release year: 1948

Starring: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Break the $250,000 Bank

Break the $250,000 Bank

Release year: 1948

Starring: Bert Parks, Ethel Waters

Country: United States of America

The Growing Paynes

The Growing Paynes

Release year: 1948

Starring: John Harvey, Judy Parrish, Edward Holmes, David Anderson

Country: United States of America

Elder Michaux

Elder Michaux

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on October 06, 1948?

On October 06, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1948?

On October 06, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1948?

On October 06, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 1948?

October 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Wednesday October 6, 1948