Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 08, 1948What happened on Sunday August 08, 1948?
About August 8th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: President Harry Truman ordered the release of George Dasch and Ernst Burger, two Nazi saboteurs who had been part of Operation Pastorius during World War II. After their imprisonment and commutation of death sentences, they were allowed to return to Germany.
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1948 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Night Has a Thousand Eyes directed by John Farrow
More about August 8th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on August 8th, 1948.
August 08, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1948:
- Nazi Saboteurs Pardoned by President Truman President Harry Truman ordered the release of George Dasch and Ernst Burger, two Nazi saboteurs who had been part of Operation Pastorius during World War II. After their imprisonment and commutation of death sentences, they were allowed to return to Germany.
- Eighth Lambeth Conference Concludes The Eighth Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Communion concluded after five weeks of extensive theological and ecclesiastical deliberations in Lambeth, England. The conference brought together Anglican bishops from around the world to discuss church policies, global missions, and inter-denominational relations.
- "Hold It!" Musical Opens in New York City The musical "Hold It!" premiered at the National Theater in New York City, running for a total of 46 performances during its initial stage production.
August 08, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was August 08, 1948?
August 08, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1948 can also be written as 8/8/1948 in the US and as 8/8/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 08, 1948?
Famous people born on August 08, 1948:
- Svetlana Savitskaya
Renowned Soviet cosmonaut and the second woman in space, who completed multiple space missions and set significant records in space...
- Margaret Urban Walker
Prominent American philosopher known for her work in feminist philosophy and ethics, particularly in care theory and moral philosophy.
August 08, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 08, 1948! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
August 08, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 08, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1948 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 10:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1948
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 08, 1948?
Someone born on August 08, 1948 is:
76 years 8 months old,
or 920 months and 15 days old,
or 4002 weeks and 3 days old,
or 28017 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1948?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1948.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1948
