What happened on Sunday April 04, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1948:

• Battle of Mishmar HaEmek During Israeli War of Independence Arab forces under the command of Fawzi al-Qawuqji launched an attack on the Mishmar HaEmek kibbutz, marking a significant engagement during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. This battle was part of the broader conflict surrounding the establishment of the State of Israel.
• Abdullah Öcalan, Kurdish Political Leader Born Abdullah Öcalan, a prominent Kurdish political leader and founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), was born on this date. He would later become a significant and controversial figure in the Kurdish political movement, advocating for Kurdish rights and autonomy.
• NBC Launches 'Author Meets the Critics' TV Talk Show NBC premiered the innovative television talk show 'Author Meets the Critics', a pioneering program where two literary critics would debate a recently published book before being joined by the book's author. This format represented an early example of intellectual discourse on television.
• Elderly Baseball Managers' Humorous Race In a lighthearted moment, 84-year-old Connie Mack and 78-year-old Clark Griffith, both legendary baseball managers, challenged each other to a race from home plate to first base. The playful competition ended in a good-natured tie, showcasing the spirited nature of baseball's elder statesmen.

Events in 1948

April 04, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1948

April 04, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 95th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1948 can also be written as 4/4/1948 in the US and as 4/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1948:

• Dan Simmons

  Acclaimed science fiction and horror novelist, best known for his award-winning novel 'Hyperion' and diverse literary works.

• Berry Oakley

  Legendary bass player of the Allman Brothers Band, who tragically died in 1972 at a young age.

• Abdullah Öcalan

  Controversial founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a significant political and militant organization in Kurdish politics.

• Pick Withers

  Renowned English drummer who played with Dire Straits and Magna Carta, contributing significantly to the rock music scene.

• Daniel Garrigue

  French politician who served in the National Assembly, representing the Dordogne region as a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1948:

• Raymond Weaver

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 02:37 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 04, 1948

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Someone born on April 04, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 10 days old,

or 4023 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28164 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1948?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 04, 1948.

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