What happened on Sunday May 09, 1948?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1948:

• Haganah Launches Operation Barak in Pre-Israel Conflict The Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization, initiated Operation Barak on May 9, 1948, strategically targeting villages north of Gaza. This operation was part of the broader military preparations leading up to the establishment of the State of Israel and anticipating potential Egyptian military intervention.
• Czechoslovakia's Ninth-of-May Constitution Enacted On May 9, 1948, Czechoslovakia implemented its new constitution, marking a significant political transition in the post-World War II era. This constitution reflected the changing political landscape of Czechoslovakia, which was moving towards a socialist system under increasing Soviet influence.
• Notable Births on May 9, 1948 Two notable individuals were born on this date: Steven W. Mosher, a social scientist and activist from Scotia, California, known for his work on population studies and human rights, and Calvin Murphy, a professional basketball player from Norwalk, Connecticut, who would later be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
• Death of Viola Allen Viola Allen, an accomplished American stage actress, passed away at the age of 80. She was a prominent figure in the theater world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, representing an important era of American performing arts.

Events in 1948

May 09, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1948

Newspapers from May. 09, 1948

May 09, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 130th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1948 can also be written as 5/9/1948 in the US and as 9/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1948 in May 1948 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1948:

• Calvin Murphy

  Legendary NBA basketball player who played for the San Diego and Houston Rockets, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and...

• Roger Judenne

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1948:

• Paul Hunder
• Frank Leigh

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1948 was Just Because by Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks - Just Because

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1948

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Someone born on May 09, 1948 is:

77 years and 14 days old,

or 924 months and 14 days old,

or 4019 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28138 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1948?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1948.

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