What happened on Sunday February 15, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1948:

• Mao Zedong's Army Occupies Yenan Communist forces led by Mao Zedong completed the occupation of Yenan, a significant strategic and symbolic location in the Chinese Civil War. This marked a crucial moment in the Communist Party's military campaign against the Nationalist forces.
• HMS Nigeria Dispatched to Falkland Islands The Royal Navy cruiser HMS Nigeria was sent to the Falkland Islands amid rising tensions between Britain, Argentina, and Chile. This deployment was a response to disputes over territorial claims and naval base establishments in the region, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the time.
• Juan Natalicio González Elected President of Paraguay Juan Natalicio González was elected President of Paraguay in a highly controlled election where he was the sole candidate. The election process was characterized by mandatory voting and strict ballot restrictions, reflecting the authoritarian political climate of the time.
• Ron Cey, Baseball Player Born Ron Cey, a notable Major League Baseball third baseman who would later play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was born on this date. Cey would become a key player in the Dodgers' successful era during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1948

February 15, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 46th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1948 can also be written as 2/15/1948 in the US and as 15/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1948:

• Art Spiegelman

  Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist best known for his groundbreaking graphic novel 'Maus', which depicts the Holocaust using anthropomorphic...

• Vincent Vanechop
• Alain Meilland

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1948:

• Giorgio Kienerk

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1948 was Now Is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song) by Margaret Whiting, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Margaret Whiting - Now Is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song)
2. Eddy Howard & His Orchestra - Now Is The Hour

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 11:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1948

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Someone born on February 15, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 29 days old,

or 4030 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28213 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1948?

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

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