Wednesday March 17, 1948: on this day
About March 17th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Brussels, a precursor to the North Atlantic Treaty establishing NATO.
- Day of the week: March 17th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Gary Sinise, John Boyega
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Last Stage directed by Wanda Jakubowska
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 17, 1948?
- March 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
- March 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 17, 1948?
- How old is someone born on March 17, 1948?
- March 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- March 17, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 17, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- March 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 17, 1948?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1948?
- Who was the Pope on March 17, 1948?
What day of the week was March 17, 1948?
March 17, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 77th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 17, 1948 can also be written as 3/17/1948 in the US and as 17/3/1948 in UK and Europe.
March 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 17, 1948:
- Belgium, france, luxembourg, the netherlands and the united kingdom sign the treaty of brussels, a precursor to the north atlantic treaty establishing nato.
March 17, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?
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March 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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March 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 17, 1948 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 01:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.
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Famous people born on March 17, 1948:
- Preciosa Santos
Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.
- Rawn James Jr.
Former US Congressman known for his advocacy on civil rights issues.
- Margalit Zakay-Rones
Noted immunologist known for groundbreaking research in infectious diseases.
- Khalis Nasir
Known for his impactful plays addressing social issues.
- Kalim Shah
Noted playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Elford Harris
Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Williom Gibson
Williom Gibson is a Canadian-American science fiction author, credited with pioneering the cyberpunk genre.
- Eltha Haxby
Notable physicist known for her research in quantum mechanics.
- Mosie Burks
Gospel singer known for powerful vocal performances.
- Allister MacGillivray
Canadian journalist and author known for his work in broadcasting.
- Alex MacDonald
Scottish footballer and football coach.
- Pat Lloyd
Rocker.
- Robert Braunwart
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- Jessica Williams
Pianist.
- Fran Byrne
Rocker.
- Richard Cazenave
- John Bartlett
- Daniel Ravier
Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:
- Gary Sinise
Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...
- John Boyega
John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.
- Olesya Rulin
American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.
- Kurt Russell
An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.
- Rob Lowe
American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.
- Rudolf Nureyev
Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
- Patti Hansen
Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...
- Lesley-Anne Down
British actress.
- Clare Grogan
In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".
- Justin Hawkins
English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).
How old is someone born on March 17, 1948?
Someone born on March 17, 1948 is:
76 years 2 months old,
or 914 months and 19 days old,
or 3977 weeks
or 27839 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1948?
There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 17, 1948.
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March 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 17, 1948:
- John Carr
What famous deaths happened on March 17th?
Famous deaths on March 17th:
- Helen Hayes
American actress, who started on stage at age five.
- Mai Zetterling
Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
- Michael Gough
Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).
- Rosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
- Merritt Butrick
Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.
- Bob Papenbrook
American voice actor (born 1955).
- Klayten Brown
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.
- Phinley Chapman
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Graylynn Jones
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Azalyn Khan
Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.
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March 17, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 17, 1948:
- Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
- Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
- St. Agricola
- St. Joseph of Arimathea
- Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
- Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
- Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day
Saints celebrated on March 17, 1948:
- Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
March 17, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 17, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 17, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1948 was I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.
March 17, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - I Love You, Yes I Do
- Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Sabre Dance
March 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 17, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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 March 17, 1948?
On March 17, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1948?
On March 17, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 17, 1948?
On March 17, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about March 17th?
March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
- 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),
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.