Thursday February 05, 1948: on this day

February 05, 1948 was the 36th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 05, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 05, 1948, who was born and died on February 05, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Beg Your Pardon by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes)), movies (e.g. Tenth Avenue Angel, directed by Roy Rowland), TV series (e.g. Little Audrey) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1948?


February 05, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1948 can also be written as 2/5/1948 in the US and as 5/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1948:

February 05, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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February 05, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 01:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Who was born on February 05, 1948?


Famous people born on February 05, 1948:

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Avishai Braverman

    Israeli politician and economist.

  • Sven-Goran Eriksson

    Swedish football manager.

  • Christopher Guest

    American actor and director.

  • Dennis Ferguson

    Australian sex offender (b. 1948).

  • Errol Morris

    American producer and director.

  • Elco [LC]

    Brinkman, wvc dutch minister (cda).

  • David Denny

    Rock guitarist (steve miller band, "abracadabra").

  • Barbara Hershey [Herzstein] in Atlanta

    Georgia, usa; actor.

  • Christopher Guest in New York City

    New york, usa: actor (saturday night live.

  • Barbara Seagull

    Hollywood actor.

  • Violet Falkenburg

    Dutch journalist, coach, radio and television presenter.

  • Nigel Tufnel

    Rocker (spinal tap).

  • Tom Wilkinson

    English singer and actor.

  • Livio Besso Cordero
  • Claudio Sicilia

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

  • David Selby
    David Selby

    Tall and muscular, american actor.

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February 05, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 14 days old,

or 3971 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27802 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 1948.

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

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

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

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

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February 05, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1948:

  • Johannes Blaskowitz

    German general (born 1883).

  • Luigi Cassano
  • Joseph Beecken

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1948:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1948:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1948 was Beg Your Pardon by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes), according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Beg Your Pardon

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February 05, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tenth Avenue Angel

Tenth Avenue Angel

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Margaret O'Brien, Angela Lansbury, George Murphy, Phyllis Thaxter

Arch of Triumph

Arch of Triumph

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton, Louis Calhern

Relentless

Relentless

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Robert Young, Marguerite Chapman, Willard Parker, Akim Tamiroff

Tornado Range

Tornado Range

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Eddie Dean, Copper the Horse, Roscoe Ates, Jennifer Holt

Call Northside 777

Call Northside 777

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker

Country: United States of America

February 05, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Little Audrey

Little Audrey

Release year: 1947

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

Camel News Caravan

Camel News Caravan

Release year: 1948

Starring: John Cameron Swayze

Country: United States of America

Court of Current Issues

Court of Current Issues

Release year: 1948

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on February 05, 1948?

On February 05, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1948?

On February 05, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1948?

On February 05, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for February 1948?

February 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how February 1948 calendar looked like.

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