What happened on Tuesday May 11, 1948?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1948:

• Kfar Etzion Massacre A devastating massacre occurred at Kfar Etzion after a two-day battle, where Arab forces overwhelmed Jewish Kibbutz residents and Haganah militia. 129 Jews were killed, and the kibbutz was completely destroyed, representing one of the tragic episodes of the 1948 conflict.
• Haganah Captures Safed and Haifa Port During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Haganah (Jewish paramilitary organization) successfully took control of the strategic city of Safed and the important port of Haifa, marking significant territorial gains for Jewish forces.
• Jewish Forces Launch Jerusalem Operations Jewish forces in Jerusalem initiated Operations Shfifon and Kilshon, strategic military actions during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War aimed at securing territorial control.
• Hebei–Rehe–Chahar Campaign Begins The Hebei–Rehe–Chahar Campaign commenced during the Chinese Civil War, representing another significant military engagement in the prolonged conflict between Communist and Nationalist forces.
• Luigi Einaudi Elected President of Italy Luigi Einaudi was elected as the President of Italy by a joint session of parliament, marking a significant moment in post-World War II Italian political reconstruction.
• Queen Wilhelmina of Netherlands to Abdicate Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands announced her intention to abdicate the throne in September, after celebrating her Golden Jubilee, in favor of her daughter Juliana, signaling a generational transition in the Dutch monarchy.
• Henry A. Wallace Delivers Major Political Speech Third-party presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace delivered a significant political speech to an audience of 19,000 at Madison Square Garden, which was simultaneously broadcast on radio and television, demonstrating the evolving media landscape of the era.
• Release of 'The Iron Curtain' Film The thriller film 'The Iron Curtain', starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney, was released, reflecting the Cold War tensions and growing anti-communist sentiment in American cinema.
• Sabena DC-4 Crash in Congo A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Sabena Douglas DC-4 crashed near Libenge, Congo, resulting in the deaths of 31 out of 32 passengers aboard, highlighting the risks of mid-20th century air travel.
• Birth of Lindsay Crouse and Steve Winwood Two notable cultural figures were born: Lindsay Crouse, an accomplished actress, and Steve Winwood, a renowned musician who would later become a significant figure in rock and blues music.

Events in 1948

May 11, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1948

Newspapers from May. 11, 1948

May 11, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1948 can also be written as 5/11/1948 in the US and as 11/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1948 in May 1948 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1948:

• Christian Léon

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on May 11th

May 11, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1948 was Tell Me a Story by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Tell Me a Story
2. Jon & Sandra Steele - My Happiness

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 11:20 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 11, 1948

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Someone born on May 11, 1948 is:

77 years and 12 days old,

or 924 months and 12 days old,

or 4019 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28136 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1948?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1948.

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