What happened on Wednesday September 01, 1948?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1948:

• German Invasion of Poland Marks Start of World War II On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany launched a devastating invasion of Poland using blitzkrieg tactics, overwhelming Polish defenses. This aggressive act, combined with the inaction of France and Britain and the subsequent Soviet invasion, led to Poland's rapid defeat and marked the official beginning of World War II.
• World Health Organization Founded The United Nations officially established the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency dedicated to international public health and global medical coordination.
• Formation of North China People's Republic Communist forces established the North China People's Republic, a significant step in the Chinese Communist Party's territorial control during the Chinese Civil War.
• Titanic Wreck Discovered American oceanographer Robert Ballard led a groundbreaking expedition that successfully located the wreckage of the RMS Titanic on the ocean floor, approximately 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) deep, solving a decades-long maritime mystery.
• Don Bradman Cricket Performance Cricket legend Don Bradman scored an impressive 143 runs in a match between Australia and the South of England, hitting 17 fours and one six, showcasing his exceptional batting skills.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1948

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1948

September 01, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 245th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1948 can also be written as 9/1/1948 in the US and as 1/9/1948 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1948 in September 1948 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1948:

• Sergio Chiamparino
• James Rebhorn

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on September 1st

Famous people died on September 01, 1948:

• Muhammad VII al-Munsif
• Charles Austin Beard
• Giuseppina Cobelli
• Frank Hall Crane
• Feng Yuxiang
• Georges Pallu
• Thomas Parnell

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on September 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1948 was You Call Everybody Darling by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Andrews Sisters - You Call Everybody Darling
2. Andrews Sisters - Underneath The Arches

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 07:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1948

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Someone born on September 01, 1948 is:

76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 22 days old,

or 3999 weeks

or 27993 days old,

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

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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