What happened on Thursday July 15, 1948?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1948:

• Truman Seeks Re-election United States President Harry S. Truman receives the Democratic Party's nomination for a second full presidential term. This nomination comes after his unexpected succession to the presidency following Franklin D. Roosevelt's death and his subsequent partial term, setting the stage for the 1948 presidential election.
• Death of General John J. Pershing General John J. Pershing, a distinguished American military leader who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I and was the first full general of the modern United States Army, passes away. Known as 'Black Jack' Pershing, he was a pivotal figure in American military history and played a crucial role in shaping U.S. military strategy in the early 20th century.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Established in Britain Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the renowned international mutual aid fellowship dedicated to helping individuals recover from alcohol addiction, officially establishes its presence in the United Kingdom. This marks a significant milestone in the organization's global expansion, providing support and a structured recovery program for those struggling with alcoholism.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1948

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1948

July 15, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 197th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1948 can also be written as 7/15/1948 in the US and as 15/7/1948 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1948 in July 1948 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1948:

• Anne Sinclair

  Prominent French journalist and television host who was a leading figure in French media, known for her influential political interviews on...

• Artimus Pyle

  Author specializing in Southern culture and music, known for his writings exploring regional themes and traditions.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1948:

• John J. Pershing

  American general (b. 1860).

• Roy Clements
• William Nicholas Selig

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on July 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1948 was A Tree In The Meadow by Margaret Whiting, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Margaret Whiting - A Tree In The Meadow
2. Mel Blanc & Sportsmen - Woody Woodpecker
3. Doris Day - It's Magic

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 01:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1948

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Someone born on July 15, 1948 is:

76 years 9 months old,

or 921 months and 8 days old,

or 4005 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28041 days old,

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

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

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

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