Sunday October 17, 1948: on this day

October 17, 1948 was the 291st day of the year 1948, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 17, 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 17, 1948, who was born and died on October 17, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae), movies (e.g. June Bride, directed by Bretaigne Windust), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1948?


October 17, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1948 can also be written as 10/17/1948 in the US and as 17/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

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October 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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October 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:08 pm and setting at 06:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.

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Who was born on October 17, 1948?


Famous people born on October 17, 1948:

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • George Wendt
    George Wendt

    American actor and comedian.

  • Robert Jordan

    Author of the wheel of time series (born 1948).

  • Osvaldo Castro

    Chilean footballer.

  • George Wendt in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; actor ("norm - cheers").

  • Michael Lynch

    American academic and sociologist.

  • Akira Kushida

    Japanese singer.

  • Alain Lecointe

    French accomplice in several european rapes.

  • Edward Luck

    Author.

  • Reinhold Behr
  • Francis Burns
  • Maria Luisa Magagnoli
  • Takeshi Naito

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

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

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

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October 17, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 11 days old,

or 3936 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27556 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1948?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 17, 1948.

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October 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1948:

  • Royal Cortissoz

    American art critic (b. 1869).

  • Giuseppe Micheli
  • Silvio Gambini

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1948:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1948 was Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 17, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart

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October 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

June Bride

June Bride

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bretaigne Windust

Starring: Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery, Fay Bainter, Betty Lynn

The Return of October

The Return of October

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, Albert Sharpe, James Gleason

Million Dollar Weekend

Million Dollar Weekend

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Gene Raymond

Starring: Gene Raymond, Osa Massen, Francis Lederer, Robert Warwick

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

October 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

Release year: 1948

Tales of the Red Caboose

Tales of the Red Caboose

Release year: 1948

Roar of the Rails

Roar of the Rails

Release year: 1948

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

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1948?

On October 17, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1948?

On October 17, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1948?

On October 17, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

Find out more about October 17th

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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.

Discover how October 1948 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 17, 1948