What happened on Wednesday June 02, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1948:

• UN Security Council Calls for Truce in Arab-Israeli Conflict The United Nations Security Council successfully negotiated a four-week ceasefire between Israel and Arab states during the early stages of the Arab-Israeli War. Despite initial reservations from both parties, the Council appointed UN mediator Folke Bernadotte to establish and implement the truce order, marking a critical diplomatic intervention in the ongoing conflict.
• Battle of Negba: Egyptian Attack Repulsed During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Egyptian army launched an offensive against the strategic kibbutz of Negba, located in southern Israel. The Israeli defenders successfully repelled the Egyptian attack, demonstrating the resilience and military capability of the newly established Israeli defense forces.
• British House of Lords Rejects Capital Punishment Moratorium In a significant legislative decision, the British House of Lords voted overwhelmingly against a proposed five-year moratorium on capital punishment. With 181 votes against and only 28 in favor, the Lords rejected the House of Commons' earlier approval, reflecting the ongoing debate about criminal justice and the death penalty in post-World War II Britain.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1948

June 02, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 154th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1948 can also be written as 6/2/1948 in the US and as 2/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1948:

• Jerry Mathers

  Jerry Mathers is an iconic American actor best known for his role as Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver in the classic TV series 'Leave It to...

• Roni Bar-On

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1948:

• Karl Gebhardt

  German physician (d. 1948).

• Karl Brandt
• Claud Jacob
• Hasan Salama

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1948 was My Happiness by Pied Pipers, according to the music chart for the week May 31st and June 6th.

1. Pied Pipers - My Happiness
2. Dick Haymes - You Can't Be True, Dear
3. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Woody Woodpecker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 04:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1948

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Someone born on June 02, 1948 is:

76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 12 days old,

or 4015 weeks

or 28105 days old,

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

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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

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

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