What happened on Monday April 05, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1948:

• World Health Organization Established The World Health Organization (WHO) is officially established by the United Nations as a specialized agency dedicated to international public health. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in global healthcare cooperation and coordination.
• Assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Sparks Colombian Violence The assassination of prominent Colombian political leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán triggers the 'Bogotazo' riots in Bogotá and initiates a decade-long period of intense political violence known as 'La Violencia' throughout Colombia.
• Deir Yassin Massacre The Deir Yassin massacre occurs in the British Mandate of Palestine, where Jewish paramilitary groups attack the Palestinian village, resulting in significant civilian casualties and contributing to the escalating tensions of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict.
• Haganah Launches Operation Nahshon The Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization, initiates Operation Nahshon, a strategic military operation that marks the beginning of the 1948 Palestinian exodus, significantly altering the demographic landscape of the region.
• Gatow Air Disaster A British European Airways airliner crashes near RAF Gatow air base in southwest Berlin following a mid-air collision with a Soviet Yakovlev Yak-3 fighter plane, highlighting the tensions of the early Cold War period.
• WGN TV Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting WGN TV channel 9 in Chicago, Illinois, begins its television broadcasting, marking an important moment in the expansion of local television media in the United States.
• Fatal Buddhist Monastery Fire in Shanghai A devastating fire in a Buddhist monastery in Shanghai results in the tragic death of 20 monks, highlighting the potential risks and vulnerabilities of religious institutions.
• Queensland Railway Strike Concludes The Queensland railway strike in Australia comes to an end, resolving labor disputes and potentially impacting the region's transportation and economic infrastructure.

Events in 1948

April 05, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1948

April 05, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 96th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1948 can also be written as 4/5/1948 in the US and as 5/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1948:

• Georges Mothron
• Dave Holland

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1948:

• Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

  American socialite and philanthropist (b. 1874).

• Luigi Maria Grassi
• Angelo Joseph Rossi
• Albert Rénier

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1948 was Little White Lies by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

1. Dick Haymes - Little White Lies
2. Ken Griffin (Organ) (Vocal Jerry Wayne) - You Can't Be True, Dear
3. Tex Beneke & His Orchestra - St. Louis Blues March

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th 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 05, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:39 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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Someone born on April 05, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 9 days old,

or 4023 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28163 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1948?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 05, 1948.

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