What happened on Saturday December 04, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1948:

• HUAC Espionage Revelation The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) announced a significant breakthrough in uncovering a major espionage operation. The committee claimed to have 'definite proof of one of the most extensive espionage rings in the history of the United States', presenting microfilms of secret prewar State Department papers submitted by Whittaker Chambers. This revelation was a pivotal moment in the early Cold War era's heightened tensions and anti-communist sentiment.
• SS Kiangya Maritime Disaster The Chinese steamship SS Kiangya sank near the mouth of the Huangpu River, likely after striking a mine during the tumultuous period of the Chinese Civil War. The tragic incident resulted in an estimated 3,920 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest maritime accidents of the late 1940s. The ship was carrying Nationalist refugees from Shanghai when the catastrophic explosion occurred, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
• Desert Hot Springs Earthquake A moderate earthquake struck southern California on December 4, 1948, at 3:43 p.m. local time. The seismic event resulted in several injuries, causing localized disruption and highlighting the geological instability of the region. While not a catastrophic disaster, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing seismic risks in California.
• Magdalena Broadway Closure The theatrical production 'Magdalena' concluded its run at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City after a relatively short 48-performance engagement. This brief Broadway run suggests the production did not achieve significant commercial or critical success.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1948

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1948

December 04, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 339th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1948 can also be written as 12/4/1948 in the US and as 4/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1948:

• Southside Johnny

  American rock and blues singer-songwriter known for his band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, a prominent group in the New Jersey rock...

• Roberta Lynn in Bondar

  Canadian astronaut and neurologist who became the first Canadian woman in space during NASA's Space Shuttle mission STS-42 in 1992.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on December 4th

Famous people died on December 04, 1948:

• Frank Benford

  American electrical engineer and physicist (born 1883).

• Frank Albert Benford

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 4th

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 04, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 09:03 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 04, 1948

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Someone born on December 04, 1948 is:

76 years 5 months old,

or 917 months and 10 days old,

or 3988 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27920 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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

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

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