Monday March 08, 1948: on this day

March 08, 1948 was the 68th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1948, who was born and died on March 08, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because by Perry Como), movies (e.g. The Search, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series (e.g. Dress Rehearsal) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 08, 1948?


March 08, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 68th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1948 can also be written as 3/8/1948 in the US and as 8/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

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March 08, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1948:

  • Us supreme court rules relgious instruction in public schools is unconstitutional.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 04:48 pm.

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 March 08, 1948?


Famous people born on March 08, 1948:

  • Niranjan Hiranandani

    Renowned real estate developer in India.

  • Thekla Rössler

    Thekla Rössler is a German playwright known for her socially conscious and politically engaged works.

  • Peggy March

    American pop singer, best known for her 1963 hit song "i will follow him", which sold over 63 million copies.

  • Marijose Figueres

    Marijose Figueres is a Costa Rican politician who served as the President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998.

  • Gyles Brandreth

    British politician, writer and businessman, born in germany, where his father was stationed in armed forces.

  • Mel Galley

    English rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2008).

  • Jonathan Sacks

    Former chief rabbi of the commonwealth and member of the house of lords (b. 1948).

  • Robert Boyd

    American physicist.

  • Sam Lacey

    American basketball player (d. 2014.

  • [Little] Peggy March [Margaret Battavio] in Lansdale

    Pennsylvania, usa; singer ("i will follow him").

  • Ruy Brandolini d’Adda

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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


You are 76 years and 20 days old,

or 912 months and 20 days old,

or 3968 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27779 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 1948.

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

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 08, 1948:

  • Hulusi Behçet

    Turkish scientist and dermatologist (d. 1948).

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Hektor Berlioz

    French composer known for his innovative orchestration techniques.

  • Elener Ward

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 8th

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


Holidays on March 08, 1948:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1948:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1948:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 8th and March 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1948 was Because by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Because

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

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

The Search

The Search

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon, Wendell Corey

Country: United States of America

Fort Apache

Fort Apache

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz

Country: United States of America

All My Sons

All My Sons

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Irving Reis

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Burt Lancaster, Mady Christians, Louisa Horton

Country: United States of America

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Reginald Denny

Country: United States of America

Big City

Big City

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Margaret O'Brien, Robert Preston, Danny Thomas, George Murphy

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

The Grand National

The Grand National

Release year: 1948

Adventures in Music

Adventures in Music

Release year: 1948

Old Songs for New

Old Songs for New

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on March 08, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1948?

On March 08, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. 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 March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1948?

March 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1948 calendar looked like.

Monday March 8, 1948