Tuesday June 15, 1948: on this day

June 15, 1948 was the 167th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is June 15, 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 June 15, 1948, who was born and died on June 15, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald), movies (e.g. Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 1948?


June 15, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 167th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1948 can also be written as 6/15/1948 in the US and as 15/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

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June 15, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1948:

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June 15, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 15, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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June 15, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 June 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 02:16 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Who was born on June 15, 1948?


Famous people born on June 15, 1948:

  • Yongyuth Yuthavong

    A renowned Thai biochemist who has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology and biotechnology.

  • Taheerah Qaddumi

    Taheerah Qaddumi is a Palestinian activist and scholar who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people.

  • Abrham Soffer

    Mathematician specializing in probability theory and stochastic processes.

  • Cloyde Culp

    Former professional wrestler known for his time in the WWE.

  • Mike Holmgren

    American professional head coach for the green bay packers.

  • Henry McLeish

    Scottish member of parliament, associated with labour party, representative for fife, central returned to the general election on 6/11/1987.

  • Paul Michiels

    Belgian singer, songwriter, and rock musician.

  • Huie Yin-Wah

    Huie Yin-Wah is a Chinese chemist who has made significant contributions to the development of new materials and catalysts.

  • Vicente Montes

    Vicente Montes is a Spanish mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Rami Khouri

    Expert in Middle Eastern politics and international relations.

  • Haik Gugarats

    Armenian mathematician known for his work in the field of functional analysis and operator theory.

  • Alan Huckle

    English politician and diplomat, governor of anguilla.

  • Champ Summers

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1946).

  • Cesare Damiano
  • Herb White
  • Davis Peralta
  • Gianni Palanca
  • Kriengsak Nukulsompratana

Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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June 15, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 4 days old,

or 3953 weeks

or 27671 days old,

if you were born on June 15, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1948?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 15, 1948.

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June 15, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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June 15, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 15, 1948:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 1948:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 1948:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 15, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1948 was My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

June 15, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Happiness

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June 15, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 15, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1948

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, John Howard Davies

Country: United States of America

Easter Parade

Easter Parade

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller

Country: United States of America

A Foreign Affair

A Foreign Affair

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Coroner Creek

Coroner Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Marguerite Chapman, George Macready, Sally Eilers

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Donald O'Connor, Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Penny Edwards

June 15, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 15, 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

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Winner Take All

Winner Take All

Release year: 1948

Starring: Bud Collyer, Bern Bennett

Country: United States of America

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Release year: 1948

You're Invited

You're Invited

Release year: 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Release year: 1948

Starring: Ed Sullivan

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on June 15, 1948?

On June 15, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1948?

On June 15, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 15, 1948?

On June 15, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. 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 June 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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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 June 1948?

June 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1948 calendar looked like.

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