Friday January 02, 1948: on this day

January 02, 1948 was the 2nd day of the year 1948, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 02, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 02, 1948, who was born and died on January 02, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Eye Witness) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1948?


January 02, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1948 can also be written as 1/2/1948 in the US and as 2/1/1948 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1948 in January 1948 calendar

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January 02, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1948:

  • Wndt (now wnet) tv channel 13 in new york-newark, new york (pbs) begins

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January 02, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1948.

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Who was born on January 02, 1948?


Famous people born on January 02, 1948:

  • Deborah Watling
    Deborah Watling

    English actress (d. 2017).

  • Tony Judt

    Tony judt was a prominent british-american historian known for his extensive writings on european history and politics, particularly his...

  • Judith Miller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for her coverage of national security issues.

  • Joyce Wadler

    American journalist and author.

  • Givi Nodia
  • Peter Reynolds
  • Ognjen Petrović
  • Antonio Chichiarelli
  • Jacky Duguépéroux
  • Keith Forsey
  • Kerry Minnear

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 26 days old,

or 3977 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27845 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1948.

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

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

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

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January 02, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1948:

  • Vicente Huidobro

    A Chilean poet, playwright, and novelist who was a pioneer of the avant-garde movement in Latin American literature.

  • Augustin Chaboseau
  • Edna May

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1948:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day

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January 02, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett

Country: United States of America

Green Dolphin Street

Green Dolphin Street

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Van Heflin, Lana Turner, Donna Reed, Richard Hart

The Exile

The Exile

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maria Montez, Rita Corday, Henry Daniell

Return of the Bad Men

Return of the Bad Men

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys, George 'Gabby' Hayes

That Hagen Girl

That Hagen Girl

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Rory Calhoun, Lois Maxwell

January 02, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

Eye Witness

Eye Witness

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Robert Montgomery

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

Release year: 1947

Starring: Burr Tillstrom, Cecil Bill, Colonel Richard Crackie, Oliver J. Dragon

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1948?

On January 02, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1948?

On January 02, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1948?

On January 02, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1948?

January 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1948 calendar looked like.

Friday January 2, 1948