Wednesday December 08, 1948: on this day

December 08, 1948 was the 343rd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1948, who was born and died on December 08, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Portrait of Jennie, directed by William Dieterle), TV series (e.g. The Eyes Have It) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1948?


December 08, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1948 can also be written as 12/8/1948 in the US and as 8/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

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December 08, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1948:

  • Marinka closes at winter garden theater nyc after 168 performances
  • Jordan annexes arabic palestine.
  • 14th heisman trophy award: doak walker, smu (hb).

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December 08, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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December 08, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 12:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.

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Who was born on December 08, 1948?


Famous people born on December 08, 1948:

  • Benny Morris

    Benny Morris is an Israeli historian known for his work on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

  • John Waters

    English-australian actor, singer-songwriter, and guitarist.

  • Luis Caffarelli

    Mathematician and academic from argentina-america.

  • Don Nickles

    Politician.

  • Ken Durrett

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 4 months old,

or 904 months and 11 days old,

or 3932 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27526 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1948?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1948.

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December 08, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1948:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)

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December 08, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Portrait of Jennie

Portrait of Jennie

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore, Lillian Gish

Country: United States of America

Yellow Sky

Yellow Sky

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark, Robert Arthur

Country: United States of America

Force of Evil

Force of Evil

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Abraham Polonsky

Starring: John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain

Country: United States of America

Command Decision

Command Decision

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy

Enchantment

Enchantment

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Irving Reis

Starring: David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes, Farley Granger

December 08, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

The Eyes Have It

The Eyes Have It

Release year: 1948

Picture This

Picture This

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Stephen Herek

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall

Release year: 1948

Starring: Perry Como, The Ray Charles Singers, Frank Gallop, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra

Country: United States of America

Young Broadway

Young Broadway

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1948?

On December 08, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1948?

On December 08, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1948?

On December 08, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1948?

December 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1948 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 8, 1948