What happened on Monday August 02, 1948?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1948:

• Diplomatic Meeting in the Kremlin: Stalin Discusses Berlin Blockade On August 2, 1948, a critical diplomatic meeting took place in the Kremlin between Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and representatives from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. During the two-hour discussion, diplomats Walter Bedell Smith (US), Yves Chataigneau (France), and Frank Roberts (UK) engaged in tense negotiations regarding the Berlin Blockade. Stalin firmly expressed his opposition to the unification of Germany's western zones into a single governing body. However, he indicated a potential willingness to lift the blockade if the implementation of the London agreement from May 31 could be postponed and further discussions among the Big Four powers could be arranged.
• Israeli Operation GYS 2 in the Negev On August 2, 1948, Israeli forces successfully completed Operation GYS 2, which involved the strategic transportation of goods to the Negev enclave. This operation was crucial for maintaining supply lines and supporting Israeli territorial control during the early stages of the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Events in 1948

August 02, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1948

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1948

August 02, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 215th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1948 can also be written as 8/2/1948 in the US and as 2/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1948:

• Dennis Prager

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• Andy Fairweather Low

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• Bob Rae

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1948:

• Seth Hoffman

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on August 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 07:34 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 02, 1948

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Someone born on August 02, 1948 is:

76 years 9 months old,

or 921 months and 11 days old,

or 4006 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28043 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1948?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1948.

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