What happened on Wednesday March 10, 1948?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1948:

• Conclusion of RuSHA Trial at Nuremberg The RuSHA (Race and Settlement Main Office) trial concluded at the Nuremberg Trials, with thirteen out of fourteen defendants found guilty of at least one charge. This trial was a crucial part of the post-World War II efforts to hold Nazi officials accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Death of Jan Masaryk Jan Masaryk, a prominent 61-year-old Czech diplomat and politician, died under controversial circumstances. While officially ruled a suicide, many historians and contemporaries believed he was murdered, likely due to his political stance during the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia.
• First Civilian to Break Sound Barrier Herb H. Hoover became the first civilian to exceed the speed of sound at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This groundbreaking achievement represented a significant milestone in aviation technology and human flight capabilities.
• Death of Zelda Fitzgerald Zelda Fitzgerald, the 47-year-old American novelist, artist, and wife of renowned writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, tragically died in a hospital fire. Known for her tumultuous life and significant role in the Jazz Age cultural scene, her death marked the end of a complex and influential artistic partnership.
• Hitoshi Ashida Becomes Prime Minister of Japan Hitoshi Ashida assumed the role of Prime Minister of Japan, a critical period of post-World War II reconstruction and political reorganization. His leadership came during a transformative time in Japanese political history, as the country was rebuilding under American occupation.
• Founding of Indian Union Muslim League The Indian Union Muslim League was established by remnants of the old Muslim League, signaling a continued political representation for Muslim interests in post-partition India. This organization would play a significant role in the evolving political landscape of the Indian subcontinent.

Events in 1948

March 10, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 10, 1948

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 1948

March 10, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 70th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1948 can also be written as 3/10/1948 in the US and as 10/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

Famous people born on March 10, 1948:

• Jean-Pierre Adams

  French footballer who tragically fell into a coma after a medical operation in 1982 and remained in this state for 39 years until his death...

• Austin Carr

  Professional basketball player who was active in the early 1970s, known for his significant contributions to the sport during that era.

• Julio Comesaña

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1948:

• Zelda Fitzgerald

  Zelda Fitzgerald was a prominent figure of the Jazz Age, known for her vibrant personality, literary talents, and tumultuous relationship...

• Jan Masaryk

  Czech soldier and politician (b. 1886).

• Giuseppe Busuoli
• Evgenij Evgen'evič Sluckij

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on March 10th

March 10, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 1948 was Because by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. Perry Como - Because

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 10th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 10, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 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 March 10, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 06:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 1948

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Someone born on March 10, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 4 days old,

or 4027 weeks

or 28189 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 1948?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 10, 1948.

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