What happened on Friday December 03, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 03, 1948:

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights Adopted The United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document proclaiming fundamental human rights to be universally protected. This groundbreaking declaration established core principles of human dignity, equality, and fundamental freedoms for all people worldwide.
• Kiangya Refugee Ship Disaster A tragic maritime disaster occurred when the Chinese refugee ship Kiangya exploded in the East China Sea, resulting in approximately 1,100 fatalities. The incident highlighted the immense human suffering during the tumultuous period of post-World War II population displacement.
• Pumpkin Papers Revelation The controversial 'Pumpkin Papers' came to light, allegedly containing evidence related to Alger Hiss and potential communist infiltration, which would become a significant moment in Cold War-era American political intrigue.
• First Non-Medical Women Army Officer Sworn In A historic moment for women in the US military as the first woman army officer not in the medical corps was officially sworn in, marking a significant step towards gender integration in military roles.
• Tamam Shud Mystery Begins An unidentified body was discovered on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia, initiating one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries in criminal history, known as the Tamam Shud case.
• Donald Bradman's Final Century Cricket legend Donald Bradman scored 123 runs in his own testimonial match, showcasing his extraordinary batting skills in what would be his last century, further cementing his status as one of cricket's greatest players.
• Ozzy Osbourne Born John Osbourne, later known as Ozzy Osbourne, was born in Birmingham, England. He would go on to become the iconic lead singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath and a legendary figure in rock music.
• Chano Pozo Murdered Cuban jazz musician Chano Pozo was tragically murdered in Harlem, New York at the age of 33, cutting short the life of an influential figure in Afro-Cuban jazz.
• George Foster Born Baseball player George Foster was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who would later become a notable player in Major League Baseball.
• Rick Cua Born Christian rock musician Rick Cua was born in Syracuse, New York, contributing to the contemporary Christian music scene.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Dec. 03, 1948

Newspapers from Dec. 03, 1948

December 03, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 338th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1948 can also be written as 12/3/1948 in the US and as 3/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

Famous people born on December 03, 1948:

• Ozzy Osbourne

  Legendary heavy metal singer and lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, known for his groundbreaking music and controversial reality TV show 'The...

• Diane Kurys

  French film director and screenwriter, known for her personal and autobiographical films exploring family dynamics and women's experiences.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on December 3rd

Famous people died on December 03, 1948:

• Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1948 was Twelfth Street Rag by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - Twelfth Street Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 03, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 03, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 07:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on December 03, 1948

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Someone born on December 03, 1948 is:

76 years 5 months old,

or 917 months and 11 days old,

or 3988 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27921 days old,

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 3rd 2025.

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

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

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