What happened on Sunday August 01, 1948?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1948:

• Lee Beom-seok Becomes First Prime Minister of South Korea Lee Beom-seok was appointed as the inaugural Prime Minister of South Korea, a pivotal moment in the nation's post-World War II political development and the establishment of its independent government following decades of Japanese colonial rule.
• U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations Established The United States Air Force established its Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), a critical intelligence and counterintelligence agency responsible for investigating criminal activities, security threats, and protecting Air Force personnel and resources.
• Dov Yosef Appointed Military Governor of Jerusalem Dov Yosef was appointed as the Military Governor of Jerusalem by the newly formed Israeli government, playing a crucial role in the administration and security of the city during the early years of Israel's statehood.
• Air France Latécoère 631 Tragic Disappearance A Latécoère 631 long-range flying boat operated by Air France vanished over the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the tragic loss of all 52 passengers and crew members. The incident remains one of the mysterious aviation accidents of the mid-20th century.

Events in 1948

August 01, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1948

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1948

August 01, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1948 can also be written as 8/1/1948 in the US and as 1/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1948:

• Avi Arad

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Famous people born in 1948

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August 01, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1948 was You Call Everybody Darlin' by Anne Vincent, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Anne Vincent - You Call Everybody Darlin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 06:36 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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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1948

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Someone born on August 01, 1948 is:

76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 22 days old,

or 4003 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28024 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1948?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1948.

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