What happened on Thursday, September 2, 1948?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1948:

• Andrei Zhdanov funeral held in Leningrad Andrei Zhdanov, a prominent Soviet politician and cultural figure, passed away on August 31, 1948. His funeral took place on September 2, 1948, in Leningrad, attended by many high-ranking officials and citizens, reflecting his significant role in Soviet cultural and political life. source: britannica.com
• West Coast longshore strike begins On September 2, 1948, a major strike by longshoremen on the West Coast of the United States commenced, impacting shipping and trade. The strike was a response to labor disputes over wages and working conditions, highlighting tensions in post-war labor relations. source: nytimes.com
• Terry Bradshaw born in Shreveport, Louisiana Terry Bradshaw, the former American football quarterback and sports analyst, was born on September 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the team to four Super Bowl victories. source: britannica.com
• Australian National Airways DC-3 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when the Douglas DC-3 aircraft named Lutana crashed en route from Brisbane to Sydney, resulting in the loss of all 13 passengers and crew on board. This incident highlighted the risks of early commercial aviation.

Events in 1948

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

LIFE magazines from September 1948

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1948

September 02, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 246th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1948 can also be written as 9/2/1948 in the US and as 2/9/1948 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1948 in September 1948 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1948:

• Terry Bradshaw

  Terry Bradshaw is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely recognized for his athletic prowess and charismatic television presence. [bio]

• Christa McAuliffe

  Christa McAuliffe was a courageous high school teacher selected as the first civilian astronaut in NASA's Teacher in Space Project.

• Nate Archibald

  Nate Archibald was a professional basketball player known for his exceptional scoring ability and playmaking skills.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1948:

• Sylvanus Morley

  American archaeologist, scholar (d. 1948).

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:57 am and setting at 07:55 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 02, 1948

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Someone born on September 02, 1948 is:

77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months and 4 days old,

or 4066 weeks

or 28462 days old,

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 2nd 2026.

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

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

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