What happened on Saturday April 03, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 03, 1948:

• Marshall Plan Signed by President Truman On April 3, 1948, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the Marshall Plan, officially authorizing $5 billion in economic aid to help rebuild and stabilize 16 European countries devastated by World War II. This landmark legislation was a critical component of U.S. Cold War strategy, aimed at preventing the spread of communism and supporting economic recovery in Western Europe.
• Jeju Massacre Begins On April 3, 1948, in Jeju, South Korea, locals simultaneously raided the island's police stations, initiating a brutal period of violence and human rights abuses known as the Jeju massacre. This uprising would result in widespread civilian casualties and significant political repression.
• Arab-Israeli War Armistice An armistice was signed in the Arab-Israeli conflict on April 3, 1948, marking a temporary cessation of hostilities during the early stages of the Arab-Israeli War, which would ultimately lead to the establishment of the State of Israel.
• First US Figure Skating Championships The inaugural United States Figure Skating Championships were held on April 3, 1948, marking an important milestone in the development of competitive figure skating in the United States.
• Gretchen Merrill Wins US Figure Skating Championship Gretchen Merrill emerged victorious in the US Female Figure Skating Championship, showcasing her skill and establishing herself as a top athlete in the sport.

Events in 1948

April 03, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 03, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 03, 1948

April 03, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 94th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 03, 1948 can also be written as 4/3/1948 in the US and as 3/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 03, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

Famous people born on April 03, 1948:

• Carlos Salinas

  Former President of Mexico who implemented significant economic reforms during his presidency, transforming Mexico's economic landscape...

• Carlos Salinas de Gortari

  Mexican economist and politician who served as the 53rd President of Mexico, known for implementing significant economic reforms and...

• Garrick Ohlsson

  Renowned American pianist celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Romantic composers, particularly Chopin, and winner of the...

• Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

  Prominent Dutch diplomat and politician who served as the 11th Secretary General of NATO, playing a crucial role in international diplomacy.

• Arlette Cousture

  Prominent Canadian author recognized for her popular novels and children's literature, contributing significantly to Quebec's literary...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 3rd

Famous people died on April 03, 1948:

• Bror Berger
• Giuseppe Gabetti

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 3rd

April 03, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 03, 1948 was Sabre Dance Boogie by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Sabre Dance Boogie
2. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - Baby Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 3rd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 03, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 03, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 03, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 03, 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 April 03, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 03:12 am and setting at 01:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on April 03, 1948

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Someone born on April 03, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 11 days old,

or 4023 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28165 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 03, 1948?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 03, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 03, 1948.

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