Sunday February 29, 1948: on this day

February 29, 1948 was the 60th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 29, 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 February 29, 1948, who was born and died on February 29, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I Remember Mama, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Playroom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 29th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1948?


February 29, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1948 can also be written as 2/29/1948 in the US and as 29/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1948:

  • Stern-group bomb cairo-haifa train, 27 british soldiers killed.

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February 29, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 29, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 09:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Who was born on February 29, 1948?


Famous people born on February 29, 1948:

  • Patricia McKillip

    Patricia McKillip is an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels, known for her lyrical and imaginative writing style.

  • Gérard Darmon

    French jewish actor and singer, be began in "diva", directed by beineix.

  • Hermione Lee

    English author, critic and academic.

  • Manoel Maria

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Yuri Pimenov

    Ussr -- coxless-pair rowers (1976 olympics, silver medalist).

  • Nikolai Pimenov

    Ussr -- coxless-pair rowers (1976 olympics, silver medalist).

  • Ken Foree

    Movie actor.

  • Xosé Deira
  • Arthur Van de Vijver
  • Juan Salgado Brito
  • Yanti Somer
  • Chung Un Chan

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

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February 29, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 30 days old,

or 3974 weeks

or 27818 days old,

if you were born on February 29, 1948.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1948?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1948.

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February 29, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1948:

  • Robert Barrington-Ward

    English journalist and barrister (d. 1948).

  • Rebel Oakes

    American baseball manager and player (born 1883).

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

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  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Remember Mama

I Remember Mama

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka, Philip Dorn

Country: United States of America

Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb, Richard Haydn

Country: United States of America

The Mating of Millie

The Mating of Millie

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Henry Levin

Starring: Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, Ron Randell, Willard Parker

Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!

Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!

Release year: 1948

Directed by: F. Hugh Herbert

Starring: June Haver, Lon McCallister, Walter Brennan, Anne Revere

The Naked City

The Naked City

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Don Taylor

Country: United States of America

February 29, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

Adventures in Music

Adventures in Music

Release year: 1948

Old Songs for New

Old Songs for New

Release year: 1948

Camel News Caravan

Camel News Caravan

Release year: 1948

Starring: John Cameron Swayze

Country: United States of America

Court of Current Issues

Court of Current Issues

Release year: 1948

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1948?

On February 29, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1948?

On February 29, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1948?

On February 29, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 February 1948?

February 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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