Friday October 29, 1948: on this day

October 29, 1948 was the 303rd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1948, who was born and died on October 29, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters), movies (e.g. Joan of Arc, directed by Victor Fleming), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 29, 1948?


October 29, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1948 can also be written as 10/29/1948 in the US and as 29/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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October 29, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1948:

  • Israeli forces liberate meron and gush-halev
  • Safsaf massacre.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict: safsaf massacre: israeli soldiers capture the palestinian village of safsaf in the galilee; afterwards, between 52 and 64 villagers are massacred by the idf.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 29, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 04:09 pm.

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 29, 1948?


Famous people born on October 29, 1948:

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Meir Shalev

    Israeli author known for his novels and children's books.

  • Frans de Waal

    Dutch primatologist and ethologist known for his work on primate behavior.

  • Kate Jackson in Birmingham

    Alabama, usa; actress (rookies charlie's angels).

  • Ricky Reynolds

    Rocker.

  • John Helsdon

    American meteorologist and associate professor of meteorology.

  • Alberto Mantovani
  • Fausto Maifredi
  • Marc Perrin de Brichambaut
  • Joanne Sargent
  • Valeria Sarmiento
  • Charles Bo
  • Maurizio Costa
  • Hugues Corriveau

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

  • Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata

    Japanese screenwriter and director producer.

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


You are 75 years 4 months old,

or 904 months and 28 days old,

or 3934 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27544 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 1948.

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

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 1948:

  • Poul Hansen
  • Wesley Mitchell

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Duanne Allman

    Duane Allman was an American guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

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October 29, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1948:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1948:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Buttons and Bows

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

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

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Victor Fleming

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, José Ferrer, Francis L. Sullivan, J. Carrol Naish

Country: United States of America

Thunder in the Pines

Thunder in the Pines

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Robert Gordon

Starring: George Reeves, Ralph Byrd, Greg McClure, Michael Whalen

The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm

Country: United States of America

Unfaithfully Yours

Unfaithfully Yours

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Preston Sturges

Starring: Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell, Rudy Vallee, Barbara Lawrence

Angel on the Amazon

Angel on the Amazon

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne, Constance Bennett

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

Studio One in Hollywood

Studio One in Hollywood

Release year: 1948

Starring: Betty Furness

Country: United States of America

Newsweek Views the News

Newsweek Views the News

Release year: 1948

Paris Cavalcade of Fashions

Paris Cavalcade of Fashions

Release year: 1948

The Singing Lady

The Singing Lady

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1948?

On October 29, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

Find out more about October 29th

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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.

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