What happened on Tuesday July 13, 1948?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1948:

• Democratic Convention Mississippi Delegate Controversy During the Democratic National Convention, a contentious vote was held to seat Mississippi delegates, despite objections from Northern states who feared they might lead a revolt against President Truman. This event reflected the ongoing racial and political tensions in the United States during the Civil Rights era.
• Attempted Assassination of Palmiro Togliatti The attempted assassination of Palmiro Togliatti, the general secretary of the Italian Communist Party, triggered widespread strikes across Italy. This event highlighted the political tensions and social unrest in post-World War II Italy, demonstrating the volatile political climate of the time.
• Convair MX-774 Test Vehicle Launch Convair's MX-774 test vehicle was test-fired for the first time, a significant milestone in aerospace technology. This vehicle would later be designated as the Atlas and play a crucial role in the Mercury space program, representing an important step in the early development of space launch capabilities.
• Ethiopian Church Gains Autocephalous Status A significant ecclesiastical agreement between the Coptic and Ethiopian Churches was reached, elevating the Ethiopian Church to an autocephalous Patriarchate. The Patriarch of Alexandria consecrated five bishops who were empowered to elect a new Patriarch and consecrate future bishops, marking a pivotal moment in the church's administrative autonomy.
• 15th MLB All-Star Game The American League triumphed over the National League with a 5-2 victory in the 15th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at Sportsman Park in Saint Louis. This annual showcase of baseball's top talent highlighted the competitive spirit of mid-20th century American sports.
• First London Alcoholics Anonymous Chapter The first London chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous was established, marking an important milestone in the global expansion of the addiction recovery support organization. This event signified the growing international recognition of community-based approaches to addressing alcoholism.
• Don Sweet: Canadian Football League Kicker Don Sweet, a notable Canadian Football League and NFL place kicker, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He would later play for the Montreal Alouettes and Green Bay Packers, contributing to the professional football landscape of the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1948

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1948

July 13, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 195th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1948 can also be written as 7/13/1948 in the US and as 13/7/1948 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1948 in July 1948 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1948:

• Catherine Breillat

  Renowned French filmmaker and novelist known for her provocative and intellectually challenging works exploring sexuality and gender...

• Tony Kornheiser

  Prominent sports columnist and television personality, co-host of ESPN's popular sports talk show 'Pardon the Interruption'.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1948:

• Matteo Gay

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 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 13th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:30 pm and setting at 12:45 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 13, 1948

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Someone born on July 13, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 1 day old,

or 4009 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28064 days old,

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

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

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

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