Saturday April 24, 1948: on this day

April 24, 1948 was the 115th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1948, who was born and died on April 24, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Hamlet, directed by Laurence Olivier), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1948?


April 24, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 115th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1948 can also be written as 4/24/1948 in the US and as 24/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

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April 24, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1948:

  • The costa rican civil war ends.

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April 24, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 24, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

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

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Who was born on April 24, 1948?


Famous people born on April 24, 1948:

  • Paul Cellucci

    American politician involved in the governance of massachusetts since january 1991, with governor william weld as the head.

  • Eliana Gil

    Ecuadorian-american psychiatrist, therapist, and author.

  • David Ingram

    American keyboard player and songwriter (anexchange, love song) (d. 2005).

  • Benzion Freshwater

    English multi-millionaire.

  • Eddie James Hart in Martinez

    California, usa; 4x100 metre relay runner (olympics-gold-1972).

  • Brigantony
  • Guido Guglielmi
  • Larry Baker
  • Louis Pace
  • István Szívós
  • Paz Martínez
  • Julia Costa
  • Armando Calderón Sol

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years and 3 days old,

or 912 months and 3 days old,

or 3966 weeks

or 27762 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1948?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1948.

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April 24, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1948:

  • Jāzeps Vītols

    Latvian composer (d. 1948).

  • Joseph Wihtol

    Composer dies at 84.

  • Manuel Marua Ponce

    Mexican composer (ferial), dies at 65.

  • Rosita Marstini

    Actress (i cover waterfront and big parade), dies aged 54.

  • Manuel Ponce
  • Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar
  • Lionel Edwards Atherton

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

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April 24, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1948:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1948:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1948:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus

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April 24, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

On an Island with You

On an Island with You

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban, Jimmy Durante

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet

Country: United States of America

Berlin Express

Berlin Express

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas

Fury at Furnace Creek

Fury at Furnace Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone

Starring: Victor Mature, Coleen Gray, Glenn Langan, Reginald Gardiner

April 24, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Release year: 1948

Starring: Gene O'Donnell, Judy Parrish

Country: United States of America

On the Corner

On the Corner

Release year: 1948

Starring: Henry Morgan

Country: United States of America

America Song

America Song

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on April 24, 1948?

On April 24, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1948?

On April 24, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1948?

On April 24, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 April 1948?

April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1948 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 24, 1948