What happened on Friday August 13, 1948?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1948:

• UN Resolution on Kashmir Conflict The United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan adopted a comprehensive three-part resolution aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Kashmir region. The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire and proposed diplomatic consultations to determine the future status of the disputed territory in alignment with the will of the local population.
• House Un-American Activities Committee Hearing Lauchlin Currie and Harry Dexter White testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, both emphatically denying under oath any membership or knowledge of Communist spy networks before or during World War II, during a tense period of Cold War-era political investigations.
• Satchel Paige's Major League Milestone At the remarkable age of 42, legendary African American baseball pitcher Satchel Paige achieved a significant personal milestone by pitching his first complete game in Major League Baseball, demonstrating his exceptional skill and endurance in a sport traditionally dominated by younger athletes.

Events in 1948

August 13, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1948

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1948

August 13, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 226th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1948 can also be written as 8/13/1948 in the US and as 13/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1948:

• Kathleen Battle

  Renowned American soprano known for her exceptional lyric coloratura voice and perfectionist approach to music.

• Mosiuoa Lekota

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1948:

• Elaine Hammerstein

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1948 was Underneath the Arches by Primo Scala & His Banjo & Accordion Orchestra with The Keynotes, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Primo Scala & His Banjo & Accordion Orchestra with The Keynotes - Underneath the Arches

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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

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August 13, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:58 pm and setting at 12:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1948

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Someone born on August 13, 1948 is:

76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 10 days old,

or 4001 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28012 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1948?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1948.

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