What happened on Sunday June 13, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1948:

• Soviet Blockade of Berlin Begins Soviet authorities strategically escalated tensions in post-World War II Germany by halting coal shipments from the British occupation zone to Berlin. They closed the Elbe River bridge on the main Berlin-Helmstedt highway, claiming 'repairs' as a pretext. This action was a critical early move in what would become the Berlin Blockade, a significant Cold War confrontation that would test Western resolve and lead to the Berlin Airlift.
• Babe Ruth's Farewell at Yankee Stadium Baseball legend Babe Ruth made his emotional final public appearance at Yankee Stadium, just months before his death. Known as 'The Sultan of Swat', Ruth was honored by fans in a poignant moment that marked the end of an era in professional baseball. His legendary career transformed the sport and made him an iconic American sports figure. Ruth would pass away on August 16th, 1948, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in baseball history.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 13, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 1948

June 13, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 165th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1948 can also be written as 6/13/1948 in the US and as 13/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 13, 1948:

• Joe Roth

  American film producer, director, and executive who co-founded Morgan Creek Productions, a significant independent film production company...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 13th

Famous people died on June 13, 1948:

• Osamu Dazai

  Renowned Japanese novelist known for influential works like 'No Longer Human', a key figure in post-war Japanese literature who explored...

• Clarissa Selwynne

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 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 13th is Gemini.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 13, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:05 pm and setting at 01:28 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 13, 1948

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Someone born on June 13, 1948 is:

76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 1 day old,

or 4013 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28094 days old,

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

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 13th 2025.

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

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

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