Monday August 09, 1948: on this day

August 09, 1948 was the 222nd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1948, who was born and died on August 09, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Underneath the Arches by Primo Scala & His Banjo & Accordion Orchestra with The Keynotes), movies (e.g. Rope, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Gabrielle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1948?


August 09, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1948 can also be written as 8/9/1948 in the US and as 9/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 10:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.

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Who was born on August 09, 1948?


Famous people born on August 09, 1948:

  • Michel Gaudin

    French senior official, prefect of paris police from 23 may 2007 until 30 may 2012.

  • Bill Campbell

    American baseball player and coach (d. 2023).

  • Claudia Blum
  • William M. Daley
  • Kim Hwang-sik
  • Fiorenza Bassoli
  • Carlo Pernat
  • Luis Gomez Valdivieso
  • Vadim Nikonov
  • Antonie Iorgovan

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 20 days old,

or 3946 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27626 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1948?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1948.

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August 09, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1948:

  • Hugo Boss

    Founder of the fashion house Hugo Boss known for its high-end men's clothing.

  • Adolfo Levi
  • Luigi Zappelli
  • Hugo Ferdinand Boss

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1948:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1948:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1948 was Underneath the Arches by Primo Scala & His Banjo & Accordion Orchestra with The Keynotes, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 09, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Underneath the Arches

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August 09, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rope

Rope

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan

Country: United States of America

Red River

Red River

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson

Starring: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan

Country: United States of America

Sotto il sole di Roma

Sotto il sole di Roma

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Renato Castellani

Starring: Oscar Blando, Liliana Mancini, Francesco Golisano, Ennio Fabeni

Algo flota sobre el agua

Algo flota sobre el agua

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Alfredo B. Crevenna

Starring: Arturo de Córdova, Elsa Aguirre, Amparo Morillo, Rubén Rojo

Race Street

Race Street

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: George Raft, William Bendix, Marilyn Maxwell, Frank Faylen

August 09, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Patrice Chéreau

Starring: Gabrielle

Country: United States of America

Lucky Pup

Lucky Pup

Release year: 1948

Starring: Doris Brown, Hope Bunin, Morey Bunin

Teenage Book Club

Teenage Book Club

Release year: 1948

Douglas Edwards with the News

Douglas Edwards with the News

Release year: 1948

Starring: Douglas Edwards

Country: United States of America

Crystal Room

Crystal Room

Release year: 1948

Starring: Maggi McNellis

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1948?

On August 09, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1948?

On August 09, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1948?

On August 09, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1948?

August 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1948 calendar looked like.

Monday August 9, 1948