Thursday December 23, 1948: on this day
December 23, 1948 was the 358th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 23, 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 23, 1948, who was born and died on December 23, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1948?
- December 23, 1948: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1948?
- December 23, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1948?
What day of the week was December 23, 1948?
December 23, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1948 can also be written as 12/23/1948 in the US and as 23/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1948:
- Seven japanese convicted of war crimes by the international military tribunal for the far east are executed at sugamo prison in tokyo.
- Seven japanese military and political leaders convicted of war crimes by the international military tribunal for the far east are executed by allied occupation authorities at sugamo prison in tokyo, japan.
December 23, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 23, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1948 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 12:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 23, 1948?
Famous people born on December 23, 1948:
- Charles Herbert
American actor (d.2015).
- Hubert Brin
French president of 'laeur (tm)union nationale des associations familleles' (unaf), a national institution for families.
- Jim Ferguson
American composer, musician, teacher, author, and music journalist.
- David Davis
English politician, minister of state for europe.
- Jack Ham
American football player and sportscaster.
- Rick Wohlhuter
American runner.
- Leslie Moonves
American television executive.
- Carlos Garcia Escobar
Guatemalan writer and anthropologist, michael garcia, has dedicated his entire life to studying traditional dances.
- Maurizio Basile
- Glenn Dicterow
- Stefan Dörflinger
- Nevio Favaro
- John Peter Huchra
- Franco Rollo
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
- Corey Haim
Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
- Estella Warren
Canadian actress and model.
- Marie Bell
From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
- Donna Tartt
American author.
- Joan Severance
American model actress and producer.
- Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
- Robert Bly
American poet, translator and editor.
- Esther Phillips
American singer best known for her r&b vocals.
- Harry Shearer
American actor, director, and satirical writer.
- Elizabeth Hartman
Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 75 years 3 months old,
or 903 months and 6 days old,
or 3927 weeks and 1 day old,
or 27490 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1948?
There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1948.
December 23, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1948:
- Akira Mutō
Japanese general (b. 1883).
- Heitarō Kimura
Japanese general (b. 1888).
- Iwane Matsui
Japanese general (b. 1878).
- Kōki Hirota
Japanese diplomat and politician, 32nd prime minister of japan (b. 1878).
- Hideki Tojo
Japanese general and politician, 40th prime minister of japan (b. 1884).
- Kenji Doihara
Japanese general (b. 1883).
- Seishirō Itagaki
Japanese general (b. 1885).
- Hideki Tojo (東條 英機)
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
- Jack Webb
American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
- Charlie Drake
British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
- Patric Knowles
English actor (b. 1911).
- Billy Barty
American actor and singer (d.2000).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Mikhail Kalashnikov
Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).
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December 23, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1948:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 23, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:
Who was the US President on December 23, 1948?
On December 23, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1948?
On December 23, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1948?
On December 23, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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.