What happened on Monday July 12, 1948?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1948:

• Expulsion of Palestinians from Lod and Ramla Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion ordered the forced displacement of Palestinian residents from the towns of Lod and Ramla during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, a controversial event that significantly impacted the demographic landscape of the region and contributed to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• 1948 Democratic National Convention The Democratic National Convention was held in Philadelphia from July 12-14, 1948, where the party nominated President Harry S. Truman for re-election, a pivotal moment in American political history that defied expectations and led to Truman's surprising victory in the presidential election.
• First RAF Jets Cross the Atlantic Six Royal Air Force (RAF) de Havilland Vampire jet aircraft successfully completed the first transatlantic jet flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation history and demonstrating the emerging capabilities of jet technology in the post-World War II era.
• Birth of Richard Simmons Richard Simmons, the iconic fitness personality and exercise guru known for his energetic workout videos and the 'Deal-a-Meal' nutrition program, was born. He would later become a prominent figure in the fitness and wellness industry, known for his flamboyant style and motivational approach to weight loss.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1948

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1948

July 12, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 194th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1948 can also be written as 7/12/1948 in the US and as 12/7/1948 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1948 in July 1948 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1948:

• Richard Simmons

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• Ben Burtt

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Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1948:

• Carl Jules Weyl

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1948 was A Tree In The Meadow by Margaret Whiting, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Margaret Whiting - A Tree In The Meadow
2. Mel Blanc & Sportsmen - Woody Woodpecker
3. Doris Day - It's Magic

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:19 pm and setting at 12:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1948

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Someone born on July 12, 1948 is:

76 years 9 months old,

or 921 months and 11 days old,

or 4006 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28044 days old,

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

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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