What happened on Sunday February 08, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1948:

• Formation of Korean People's Army The formal creation of the Korean People's Army of North Korea was officially announced, signaling a critical moment in the emerging geopolitical tensions of the post-World War II era and the early stages of the Cold War division of Korea.
• V Olympic Winter Games Close in Saint Moritz The 5th Winter Olympic Games concluded in Saint Moritz, Switzerland, marking a significant moment in post-World War II international sports. The games featured intense competition, with Norway and Sweden emerging as top performers, each winning 4 gold medals, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
• Post-War Naval Redistribution Italy released a comprehensive list of warships to be divided among several nations as part of post-World War II reparations. The Soviet Union was allocated the largest share, receiving 45 ships, including the only battleship, reflecting the shifting power dynamics of the emerging Cold War era.
• Costa Rican Election Controversy General elections were held in Costa Rica, with opposition candidate Otilio Ulate Blanco apparently defeating incumbent Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia. However, the election results were deemed fraudulent and subsequently annulled by Congress, which would soon lead to the Costa Rican Civil War.
• Dan Seals, Country Music Artist Birth of Dan Seals, an American singer who would become a notable figure in country music, active until his passing in 2009.
• John Ford Coley, Musician Birth of John Ford Coley, an American singer who would later become known for his musical contributions.

Events in 1948

February 08, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1948

February 08, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1948 can also be written as 2/8/1948 in the US and as 8/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1948:

• Dan Seals

  American country-western singer and songwriter who was part of the popular duo England Dan & John Ford Coley, known for hit singles in the...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 8th

February 08, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 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.

1. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra (Vocal Marjorie Hughes) - Beg Your Pardon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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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 08, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 04:53 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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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1948

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Someone born on February 08, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 15 days old,

or 4028 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1948?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1948.

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