Thursday April 15, 1948: on this day

April 15, 1948 was the 106th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 15, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 15, 1948, who was born and died on April 15, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka) by Andrews Sisters), movies (e.g. Letter from an Unknown Woman, directed by Max Ophüls), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 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

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April 15, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 1948:

  • Kcpx (now ktvx) tv channel 4 in salt lake city, ut (abc) 1st broadcast
  • Indian territory of himachal pradesh is created.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 15, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1948 was First Quarter.

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.

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Who was born on April 15, 1948?


Famous people born on April 15, 1948:

  • Michael Kamen

    American composer and conductor (d. 2003).

  • Christopher Brown

    English historian, curator, and academic.

  • Phil Mogg

    English singer-songwriter and musician.

  • Jean-Pierre Romeu
  • Werner Otto
  • Maria Grazia Siliquini
  • Giovanni Di Clemente
  • Franco Battisodo

Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 14 days old,

or 3963 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27742 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1948?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 15th 2024.

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.

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April 15, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1948:

  • Radola Gajda

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

  • Manuel Roxas

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 1948:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 1948:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 12th and April 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

April 15, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 12th and April 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Toolie Oolie Doolie (Yodel Polka)
  2. - Nature Boy

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April 15, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet

Country: United States of America

Berlin Express

Berlin Express

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas

Fury at Furnace Creek

Fury at Furnace Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone

Starring: Victor Mature, Coleen Gray, Glenn Langan, Reginald Gardiner

Homecoming

Homecoming

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Anne Baxter, John Hodiak

The Emperor Waltz

The Emperor Waltz

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Bing Crosby, Joan Fontaine, Roland Culver, Lucile Watson

April 15, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Release year: 1948

Starring: Gene O'Donnell, Judy Parrish

Country: United States of America

On the Corner

On the Corner

Release year: 1948

Starring: Henry Morgan

Country: United States of America

America Song

America Song

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on April 15, 1948?

On April 15, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1948?

On April 15, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 1948?

On April 15, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for April 1948?

April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1948 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 15, 1948