What happened on Wednesday April 14, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1948:

• US Nuclear Testing at Enwetak The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at the Enwetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, continuing its post-war nuclear weapons development program.
• British Parliament Votes on Capital Punishment Moratorium The British House of Commons approved a landmark five-year moratorium on capital punishment, with a narrow vote of 245-222, signaling a progressive shift in the country's judicial approach.
• Stanley Cup Finals: Toronto Maple Leafs Triumph The NHL Toronto Maple Leafs completed a dominant four-game sweep against the Detroit Red Wings, winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship with a decisive 7-2 victory in the final game.
• New York City Subway Fare Increase The New York City subway fare doubled from 5 cents to 10 cents, marking a significant economic adjustment for urban public transportation in the post-World War II era.
• Lunar Observation: Light in Plato Crater Astronomers reported observing an unusual flash of light within the Plato crater on the Moon's surface, sparking scientific curiosity about lunar phenomena.
• Death of Gerhard Anschntz Gerhard Anschntz, a notable German professor, passed away at the age of 81, marking the end of an academic career.
• Ty Grimes: Drummer for Captain Beefheart Band Ty Grimes, a rock musician known for his drumming with the Captain Beefheart Band, was noted in the music scene.

Events in 1948

April 14, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1948

April 14, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1948 can also be written as 4/14/1948 in the US and as 14/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1948:

• Anastasios Papaligouras

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• Yvon Abiven
• Mauro Salizzoni
• Turki bin Nasser Al Sa'ud
• Claude Vivier

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1948:

• Jean Chastanié
• Urbano Benigno Prunotto

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1948 was Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka) by Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Andrews Sisters - Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka)
2. Nat King Cole (Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - Nature Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 14, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 12:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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Someone born on April 14, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months

or 4022 weeks

or 28154 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1948?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 14, 1948.

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