Sunday February 08, 1948: on this day

February 08, 1948 was the 39th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 08, 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 08, 1948, who was born and died on February 08, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beg Your Pardon by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes)), movies (e.g. Tenth Avenue Angel, directed by Roy Rowland), TV series (e.g. Little Audrey) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 1948?


February 08, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1948 can also be written as 2/8/1948 in the US and as 8/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1948: What happened on that day?


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February 08, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 08, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 08, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Who was born on February 08, 1948?


Famous people born on February 08, 1948:

  • Dan Seals

    American country-western singer/songwriter, who released a string hit singles in the 1970s as part the duo "england dan" and john ford...

  • Dan Seals in McCamey

    Texas, usa vocalist (england dan & john ford coley – "i'd really like to see you tonight", “nights are forever without you”, "meet me in...

  • Ron Tyson

    American singer-songwriter (the temptations).

  • Lynda Lyon Block

    American convicted murderer (d. 2002).

  • William Bloom

    British holistic development author and educator.

  • Danny Wayland «Dan» Seals chanteur
  • Ronald «Ron» Tyson
  • Jean-Marc Cormier

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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February 08, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 11 days old,

or 3971 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27799 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1948?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1948.

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February 08, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Anna Nicole Smith

    American actress, model, and entertainer (born 1967).

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February 08, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 1948:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1948:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1948 was Beg Your Pardon by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes), according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 08, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beg Your Pardon

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February 08, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenth Avenue Angel

Tenth Avenue Angel

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Margaret O'Brien, Angela Lansbury, George Murphy, Phyllis Thaxter

Arch of Triumph

Arch of Triumph

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton, Louis Calhern

Relentless

Relentless

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Robert Young, Marguerite Chapman, Willard Parker, Akim Tamiroff

Tornado Range

Tornado Range

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Eddie Dean, Copper the Horse, Roscoe Ates, Jennifer Holt

Call Northside 777

Call Northside 777

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker

Country: United States of America

February 08, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

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 08, 1948?

On February 08, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1948?

On February 08, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1948?

On February 08, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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.

Discover how February 1948 calendar looked like.

Sunday February 8, 1948