Friday October 15, 1948: on this day

October 15, 1948 was the 289th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1948, who was born and died on October 15, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae), movies (e.g. June Bride, directed by Bretaigne Windust), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1948?


October 15, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1948 can also be written as 10/15/1948 in the US and as 15/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 15, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:29 pm and setting at 04:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 1948.

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Who was born on October 15, 1948?


Famous people born on October 15, 1948:

  • Chris De Burgh

    Chris de burgh is a british-irish singer-songwriter known for his hit song 'lady in red'.

  • Rush Holt

    Physicist known for his work in quantum optics and laser physics.

  • Rush D. Holt Jr.

    Physicist and politician who served as the U.S.

  • Renato Corona

    Filipino lawyer, he was the 23rd chief judge of the supreme court of the philippines.

  • Aleksandr S Puchkov

    Russian colonel/cosmonaut.

  • Miodrag Baletić
  • Paul Ruffner
  • Tom Patterson
  • Pasquale Casillo
  • Stephen McNallen
  • Paolo Fabbri
  • Chris de Burgh (Christopher John Davison

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 75 years 6 months old,

or 906 months and 12 days old,

or 3941 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27588 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 1948.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1948:

  • Edythe Chapman

    American actress (born 1863).

  • Hermann Keimel

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

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


Holidays on October 15, 1948:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1948:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1948 was Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart

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

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

June Bride

June Bride

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bretaigne Windust

Starring: Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery, Fay Bainter, Betty Lynn

The Return of October

The Return of October

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, Albert Sharpe, James Gleason

Million Dollar Weekend

Million Dollar Weekend

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Gene Raymond

Starring: Gene Raymond, Osa Massen, Francis Lederer, Robert Warwick

A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey

Woman Hater

Woman Hater

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Stewart Granger, Edwige Feuillère, Ronald Squire, Jeanne De Casalis

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

Release year: 1948

Tales of the Red Caboose

Tales of the Red Caboose

Release year: 1948

Roar of the Rails

Roar of the Rails

Release year: 1948

The Ford Theatre Hour

The Ford Theatre Hour

Release year: 1948

Starring: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1948?

On October 15, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 15th

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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 October 1948?

October 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1948 calendar looked like.

Friday October 15, 1948