What happened on Saturday November 06, 1948?

Here's what happened on November 06, 1948:

• Huaihai Campaign Begins in Chinese Civil War The Huaihai Campaign was a pivotal military engagement during the Chinese Civil War, marking a critical turning point in the conflict between the Nationalist (Kuomintang) forces and the Communist Party of China. This massive campaign, which began on November 6, 1948, involved large-scale battles in the Huaihai region of eastern China, ultimately proving decisive in the Communist Party's eventual victory and establishment of the People's Republic of China.
• Dinah Shore's 'Buttons and Bows' Tops Charts The popular song 'Buttons and Bows', performed by renowned singer Dinah Shore, reached the pinnacle of the Billboard singles charts on November 6, 1948. The song, which was featured in the Bob Hope comedy western 'The Paleface', showcased the vibrant popular music scene of the late 1940s.

Events in 1948

November 06, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 06, 1948

Newspapers from Nov. 06, 1948

November 06, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 311th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 06, 1948 can also be written as 11/6/1948 in the US and as 6/11/1948 in UK and Europe.

November 06, 1948 in November 1948 calendar

Famous people born on November 06, 1948:

• Glenn Frey

  Glenn Frey was a founding member of the legendary rock band The Eagles, co-writing numerous hits including the iconic 'Hotel California'.

• Rushton Moreve

  Rushton Moreve was an American bass player known for his work with the rock band Steppenwolf during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

• Robert Hübner

  Robert Hübner is a renowned German chess grandmaster who was ranked third globally in 1980 and is recognized for his exceptional chess...

• Sidney Blumenthal

  Sidney Blumenthal is an American journalist, political commentator, and former special assistant to President Bill Clinton.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on November 6th

Famous people died on November 06, 1948:

• Bartolo Nigrisoli
• Karl Schmidt-Hellerau

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on November 6th

November 06, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 06, 1948 was On a Slow Boat to China by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - On a Slow Boat to China
2. Betty Garrett (Art Mooney Orchestra) - Buttons and Bows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 6th is Scorpio.

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

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November 06, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 06, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 06, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 06, 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 November 06, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 10:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on November 06, 1948

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Someone born on November 06, 1948 is:

76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 8 days old,

or 3992 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27948 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 06, 1948?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 06, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 06, 1948.

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