Friday December 17, 1948: on this day
About December 17th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: The Finnish Security Police is established to remove communist leadership from its predecessor, the State Police.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1948 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Milla Jovovich, John Abraham
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Wake of the Red Witch directed by Edward Ludwig
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1948?
- December 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1948?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1948?
- December 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1948?
What day of the week was December 17, 1948?
December 17, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1948 can also be written as 12/17/1948 in the US and as 17/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1948:
- The finnish security police is established to remove communist leadership from its predecessor, the state police.
December 17, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1948 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 09:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Famous people born on December 17, 1948:
- Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is a Turkish politician and the leader of the Republican People's Party in Turkey.
- Jim Bonfanti
Rocker (raspberries, "go all the way").
- Valery Belousov
Russian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2015).
- Jan C. Ting
Politician.
- Jim Alexander
Rocker.
- Alain Prochiantz
- Derek Sankey
- Fabio Storchi
- Darryl Way
- Craig Safan
- Erling Meirik
- Carlo Costalli
- Brian Mahoney
- Carlos Melero
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
- Milla Jovovich
She is a ukrainian actress and model.
- John Abraham
Indian actor and producer.
- Sarah Paulson
American actress on stage, film, and television.
- Giovanni Ribisi
American actor and producer.
- Katheryn Winnick
Tv actress.
- Bill Pullman
Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
- Mike Mills
American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
- Laurie Holden
American-canadian producer and actress.
- Eugene Levy
Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
- André Claveau
French actor and singer (d. 2003).
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How old is someone born on December 17, 1948?
Someone born on December 17, 1948 is:
75 years 5 months old,
or 905 months and 19 days old,
or 3937 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27564 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1948?
There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1948.
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December 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1948:
- Edgar Istel
Composer dies at 68.
- Ercole Quadrelli
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
- Jennifer Jones
American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
- Dana Andrews
American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
- Thomas Mitchell
American actor (b. 1892).
- Janet Margolin
American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
Who was the US President on December 17, 1948?
On December 17, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1948?
On December 17, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1948?
On December 17, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1948?
December 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.