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see horoscope and birth chart for November 12, 1948What happened on Friday, November 12, 1948?
About November 12th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 12, 1948, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentenced former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other World War II Japanese leaders to death by hanging for war crimes.
- Day of the week: November 12th, 1948 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Buttons and Bows by Betty Jane Rhodes
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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- November 12, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 12, 1948?
- Who was born on November 12, 1948?
- November 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- November 12, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- November 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 12, 1948?
- Back in 1948
November 12, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 12, 1948:
- Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal sentences Japanese leaders to death On November 12, 1948, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East sentenced former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other World War II Japanese leaders to death by hanging for war crimes. source: history.com
November 12, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1948
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What day of the week was November 12, 1948?
November 12, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 317th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 12, 1948 can also be written as 11/12/1948 in the US and as 12/11/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 12, 1948?
Famous people born on November 12, 1948:
![Hassan Rouhani]()
Hassan RouhaniIranian politician, cleric, and lawyer who served as the 7th President of Iran from 2013 to 2021.
![Errol Brown]()
Errol BrownJamaican rock vocalist, lead singer of the popular band Hot Chocolate, known for their hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s.
![Claudio Risi]()
Claudio RisiItalian film director and son of the renowned filmmaker Dino Risi.
![Michel Polacco]()
Michel PolaccoFrench journalist, reporter, and editor who has contributed to media discourse and reporting.
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Richard Lee Roberts
November 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 12, 1948:
![Umberto Giordano]()
Umberto GiordanoItalian composer, mainly operas.
![Ettore Mambretti]()
Ettore Mambretti
November 12, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 12, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 8th and November 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 12, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Betty Jane Rhodes, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.
- Betty Jane Rhodes - Buttons and Bows
November 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 12, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 12, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 03:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.
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Someone born on November 12, 1948 is:
77 years 8 months old,
or 932 months and 11 days old,
or 4053 weeks and 6 days old,
or 28377 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 November 12, 1948?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 12th 2026.
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 November 12, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 12, 1948.
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The history attached to November 12, 1948 includes Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal sentences Japanese leaders to death, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 12, 1948 included “Buttons and Bows” by Betty Jane Rhodes, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 12, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 12, 1948 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Hassan Rouhani, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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