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see horoscope and birth chart for December 15, 1948What happened on Wednesday December 15, 1948?
About December 15th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Zoé, France's pioneering atomic reactor, began operation at Fort de Châtillon, marking a significant milestone in France's nuclear energy and scientific research capabilities.
- Day of the week: December 15th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Wake of the Red Witch directed by Edward Ludwig
More about December 15th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on December 15th, 1948.
Table of contents
- December 15, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 15, 1948?
- Who was born on December 15, 1948?
- December 15, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 15, 1948?
- Back in 1948
December 15, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1948:
- France's First Atomic Reactor Zoé, France's pioneering atomic reactor, began operation at Fort de Châtillon, marking a significant milestone in France's nuclear energy and scientific research capabilities.
- Alger Hiss Perjury Indictment Former State Department official Alger Hiss was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York City on two counts of perjury. The indictment stemmed from his denial of providing confidential documents to Whittaker Chambers, a key event in the early Cold War era's anti-communist investigations.
- Prince Charles Christening The first-born child of Princess Elizabeth, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, was christened at Buckingham Palace, marking an important moment in the British Royal Family's history.
- Shuangduiji Campaign The Shuangduiji Campaign concluded with a decisive Communist victory, representing a significant moment in the Chinese Civil War and the eventual establishment of the People's Republic of China.
- Northrop X-4 Bantam First Flight The Northrop X-4 Bantam, an innovative prototype twin-jet aircraft, completed its maiden flight, contributing to the advancement of aerospace technology in the post-World War II era.
December 15, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 15, 1948?
December 15, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1948 can also be written as 12/15/1948 in the US and as 15/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 15, 1948?
Famous people born on December 15, 1948:
- Cassandra Harris
Australian actress best known for her role in the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only', who tragically died of cancer at age 43.
- Pascal Bruckner
Prominent French writer and 'new philosopher' who critically explored his family's complex history, particularly his father's...
- Charlie Scott
American basketball player active in the late 20th century.
- Marco Messeri
- Carlos Zíngaro
December 15, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
December 15, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 15, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1948 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 07:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.
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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1948
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Someone born on December 15, 1948 is:
76 years 4 months old,
or 916 months and 29 days old,
or 3987 weeks
or 27909 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1948?
There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1948.
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Back in 1948
