What happened on Saturday June 12, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1948:

• Truman's Foreign Policy Speech President Harry S. Truman delivered a significant foreign policy speech in Berkeley, California, likely addressing the complex geopolitical landscape of the post-war era.
• Arab-Israeli Truce Begins A crucial truce between Arab and Israeli forces went into effect, marking a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict and providing a brief moment of potential diplomatic resolution.
• Women's Armed Services Integration Act The United States enacted the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, a landmark legislation that provided permanent status to women in the military and expanded their roles in national defense.
• First Primate Space Mission A rhesus monkey named Albert I became the first primate astronaut, launched inside a V-2 rocket, marking a significant milestone in early space exploration and animal research.
• DUPE: Citation Wins Triple Crown Citation completed the Triple Crown of horse racing, a duplicate entry of the earlier Belmont Stakes victory.
• DUPE: Citation Wins Belmont Stakes Eddie Arcaro rode Citation to victory in the 80th Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown with a remarkable time of 2:28.2.
• Eddie Arcaro Wins Triple Crown Twice Eddie Arcaro made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Triple Crown twice, a remarkable achievement in horse racing that demonstrated his exceptional skill and consistency.
• Anti-Jewish Riots in Tripolitania Violent riots erupted between Arab and Jewish communities in Tripoli, reflecting the escalating tensions in the region during the tumultuous period surrounding the establishment of Israel.
• Ben Hogan Wins US Golf Open Ben Hogan won the 48th US Golf Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, shooting an impressive 276, further cementing his status as a golf legend.
• Danish Steamship Sinks The Danish passenger steamship Kjobenhavn tragically struck a mine in the Kattegat and sank, highlighting the lingering maritime dangers in the post-World War II era.
• Spike Jones Musical Hit The 'William Tell Overture' by comedic bandleader Spike Jones reached its peak position at number 6 on the music charts, showcasing the popularity of novelty music in the late 1940s.
• Broadway Show Closes The theatrical production 'Hold It!' concluded its run at the National Theater in New York City after a modest 46 performances, reflecting the competitive nature of Broadway productions.
• Another Broadway Show Closes 'Sleepy Hollow' ended its short run at the St. James Theater in New York City after just 12 performances, highlighting the challenging landscape of theatrical productions.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1948

June 12, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 164th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1948 can also be written as 6/12/1948 in the US and as 12/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1948:

• Len Wein

  Legendary comic book writer and editor who co-created iconic Marvel and DC characters like Wolverine and Swamp Thing, significantly...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1948:

• Consalvo Ceci
• Gyula Glykais

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1948 was William Tell Overture by Spike Jones & His City Slickers, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Spike Jones & His City Slickers - William Tell Overture

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

Discover the personality of June born.

Unlock the Mysteries of June 12, 1948! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 01:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in June 1948

Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1948

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on June 12, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 11 days old,

or 4010 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28074 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.