What happened on Friday March 12, 1948?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1948:

• James Taylor's Birth Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 12, 1948. Taylor would go on to become one of the most influential musicians of the folk and soft rock genres, known for iconic songs like 'Fire and Rain' and his significant contributions to the music industry.
• Costa Rican Civil War Erupts The Costa Rican Civil War began on March 12, 1948, marking a significant political conflict in Central American history. This war was a pivotal moment in Costa Rican politics, involving disputes over electoral results and power struggles between different political factions.
• Northwest Airlines Tragedy in Alaska Northwest Airlines Flight 4422, a C-54 charter plane en route from Shanghai to the United States, tragically crashed into Mount Sanford in Alaska on March 12, 1948. The devastating accident resulted in the loss of all 30 passengers and crew members aboard, highlighting the risks of mid-20th century aviation.
• Virginia Bottomley's Political Career Begins Virginia Bottomley emerged as a notable British politician, serving as a minister of state for health and later becoming a significant figure in the Heritage sector. Her political career would contribute to healthcare and social policy development in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1948

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1948

March 12, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1948 can also be written as 3/12/1948 in the US and as 12/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1948:

• Sandra Brown

  Prolific and bestselling American romance novelist known for her compelling storytelling and numerous New York Times bestsellers.

• James Taylor

  Legendary American singer-songwriter who played a pivotal role in the folk and soft rock music scene of the 1970s, known for introspective...

• Virginia Bottomley

  British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held significant roles in government, including work in social...

• Mark Moseley

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1948:

• Alfred Lacroix
• Domenico Mordini

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on March 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:12 am and setting at 08:56 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 12, 1948

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Someone born on March 12, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 2 days old,

or 4026 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28187 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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