What happened on Monday April 12, 1948?

About April 12th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 12, 1948, US Secretary of Defense James Forrestal provided critical testimony to a Senate committee, revealing that while the Soviet Union understood atomic bomb technology, they currently lacked the industrial and technical capacity to manufacture such weapons.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1948 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka) by Andrews Sisters
  • Popular movie: Letter from an Unknown Woman directed by Max Ophüls

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April 12, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1948:

  • US Defense Insights on Soviet Atomic Capabilities On April 12, 1948, US Secretary of Defense James Forrestal provided critical testimony to a Senate committee, revealing that while the Soviet Union understood atomic bomb technology, they currently lacked the industrial and technical capacity to manufacture such weapons.
  • Sandra "Lois" Reeves - Motown Singer Sandra "Lois" Reeves was an American singer best known for her work with the iconic Motown group Martha & the Vandellas, a significant musical act during the 1960s rhythm and blues and soul music era.
  • Raphick Jumadeen - West Indies Cricket Player Raphick Jumadeen was a notable West Indies cricket player, specifically recognized as a skilled slow left-arm bowler who was active during the 1970s, a golden era for West Indies cricket.

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April 12, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1948?


April 12, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1948 can also be written as 4/12/1948 in the US and as 12/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

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Who was born on April 12, 1948?


Famous people born on April 12, 1948:

  • Marcello Lippi

    Renowned Italian football coach who led Italy to a historic World Cup victory in 2006, considered one of the most successful coaches in...

  • Joschka Fischer

    Influential German Green Party politician who served as Foreign Minister and Vice-Chancellor from 1998 to 2005, playing a crucial role in...

  • Howard Sasportas

    Prominent American astrologer and author who made significant contributions to psychological astrology through his writings and lectures.

  • Jeremy Beadle

    Popular English television host and producer known for his humorous and innovative entertainment programs, who passed away in 2008.

  • Mariella Devia

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Famous people born on April 12th

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April 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1948:

  • Curt Sjöberg

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April 12, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 12th and April 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 12, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1948 was Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka) by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

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  2. - Nature Boy youtube
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April 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:57 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1948?


Someone born on April 12, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 2 days old,

or 4022 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28156 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1948?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1948.

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