Monday December 13, 1948: on this day

December 13, 1948 was the 348th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 13, 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 13, 1948, who was born and died on December 13, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Wake of the Red Witch, directed by Edward Ludwig), 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 13th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1948?


December 13, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 348th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1948 can also be written as 12/13/1948 in the US and as 13/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

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December 13, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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December 13, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 05:25 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 13, 1948?


Famous people born on December 13, 1948:

  • Ted Nugent

    Guitarist.

  • Lester Bangs

    American writer and critic of rock musicians.

  • Lillian Board

    England, united kingdom -- 400m (1968 olympics-silver medalist).

  • Jeff Baxter

    American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (steely dan & the doobie brothers).

  • Bill Flynn

    South african comedian and actor, flynn is perhaps most well-known for his role as tjokkie.

  • Ted Nugent in Detroit

    Michigan, usa; guitarist ("cat scratch fever", “damn yankees”).

  • Jeff "Skunk"

    Baxter; guitarist (steely dan, "deacon blues").

  • Kathy Garver in Long Beach

    California, usa; actress (cissy-family affair).

  • Brian Wilson

    Scottish politician and labour member of parliament, who was elected at the general election on 6/11/1987.

  • Davy O'List
  • Tony Want
  • Jeffrey Allen «Jeff» Baxter
  • Ted Nugent (Theodore Nugent)
  • Theodore Anthony «Ted» Nugent

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 3 months old,

or 903 months and 16 days old,

or 3928 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27500 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1948?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1948.

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December 13, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1948:

  • Louis Rapkine
  • Carlo Vecchiarelli

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasili Kandinsky

    Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Phinneas Fletcher

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

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December 13, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1948:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

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December 13, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Wake of the Red Witch

Wake of the Red Witch

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: John Wayne, Gail Russell, Gig Young, Adele Mara

Country: United States of America

Ladies of the Chorus

Ladies of the Chorus

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Adele Jergens, Marilyn Monroe, Rand Brooks, Nana Bryant

Country: United States of America

Spring in a Small Town

Spring in a Small Town

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Mu Fei

Starring: Chaoming Cui, Wei Li, Yu Shi, Wei Wei

Mela

Mela

Release year: 1948

Directed by: S.U. Sunny

Starring: Nargis, Dilip Kumar, Jeevan, Roopkamal

Mexican Hayride

Mexican Hayride

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Virginia Grey, Luba Malina

December 13, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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

The Johns Hopkins Science Review

The Johns Hopkins Science Review

Release year: 1948

Starring: Lynn Poole, Joel Chaseman

Country: United States of America

Dialing for Dollars

Dialing for Dollars

Release year: 1948

Country: United States of America

history

Who was the US President on December 13, 1948?

On December 13, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1948?

On December 13, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1948?

On December 13, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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.

Monday December 13, 1948