What happened on Friday October 08, 1948?

About October 8th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 8, 1948, Cuba, Egypt, and Norway were elected to two-year terms on the United Nations Security Council, replacing Belgium, Colombia, and Syria. This election represented an important moment in the post-World War II geopolitical landscape, reflecting the shifting balance of global power and representation.
  • Day of the week: October 8th, 1948 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: A Song Is Born directed by Howard Hawks

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October 08, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1948:

  • Cuba, Egypt, and Norway Elected to UN Security Council On October 8, 1948, Cuba, Egypt, and Norway were elected to two-year terms on the United Nations Security Council, replacing Belgium, Colombia, and Syria. This election represented an important moment in the post-World War II geopolitical landscape, reflecting the shifting balance of global power and representation.
  • Israel Secures Oil Supply Contracts In a significant economic and strategic move on October 8, 1948, Israel announced the signing of oil supply contracts with Shell and Socony-Vacuum oil companies. These agreements were crucial for the newly established nation, ensuring a stable energy supply during its early years of statehood and economic development.
  • Birth of Johnny Ramone Johnny Ramone (born John William Cummings), a pioneering American guitarist and founding member of the influential punk rock band The Ramones, was born on October 8, 1948. He would go on to become a pivotal figure in the development of punk music, known for his distinctive fast, downstroke guitar playing style.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 1948?


October 08, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1948 can also be written as 10/8/1948 in the US and as 8/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 08, 1948?


Famous people born on October 08, 1948:

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    Renowned French actress of the New Wave cinema, famous for her iconic collaborations with François Truffaut in his Antoine Doinel trilogy,...

  • Johnny Ramone

    Founding member and guitarist of the influential punk rock band The Ramones, who played a crucial role in shaping the punk music genre in...

  • Enzo Baldoni

    Italian journalist and humanitarian worker who was tragically kidnapped and killed in Iraq in 2004 while working with the Red Cross,...

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October 08, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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October 08, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 10:22 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on October 08, 1948?


Someone born on October 08, 1948 is:

76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 29 days old,

or 4000 weeks

or 28000 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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