What happened on Thursday April 15, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1948:

• First Modern Jewish-Arab Military Conflict A significant military engagement during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, marking an early and pivotal battle between Jewish and Arab forces. This conflict represented a critical moment in the emerging tensions of the region, with Jewish forces achieving a decisive victory.
• Pan Am Flight 1-10 Tragic Crash A Pan American World Airways Lockheed Constellation passenger aircraft crashed 725 meters short of Shannon Airport in Ireland while en route from London, resulting in the tragic loss of 30 out of 31 passengers and crew members.
• Establishment of Himachal Pradesh The Indian territory of Himachal Pradesh was officially created, representing a significant administrative reorganization in post-independence India and recognizing the distinct cultural and geographical identity of the mountainous region.
• First Broadcast of KTVX in Salt Lake City KCPX (later renamed KTVX), a television channel 4 in Salt Lake City, Utah, affiliated with ABC, commenced its inaugural broadcast, marking an important milestone in local media history.

Events in 1948

April 15, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1948

April 15, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1948 can also be written as 4/15/1948 in the US and as 15/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1948:

• Michael Kamen

  Renowned film score composer known for iconic movie soundtracks including 'Die Hard', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves', and 'X-Men'.

• Jean-Pierre Romeu
• Phil Mogg

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1948:

• Radola Gajda

  Montenegrin-czech general and politician (b. 1892).

• Manuel Roxas

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15th is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 15, 1948! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 15, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 01:26 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1948

Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1948

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 15, 1948 is:

77 years and 29 days old,

or 924 months and 29 days old,

or 4021 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28153 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 April 15, 1948?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 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 April 15, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1948.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.