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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1948What happened on Thursday December 16, 1948?
About December 16th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: The United Nations General Assembly ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that established fundamental human rights to be universally protected. This historic moment represented a significant milestone in international human rights law following World War II.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1948 was a Thursday
- 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 16th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1948.
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December 16, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1948:
- UN Adopts Universal Declaration of Human Rights The United Nations General Assembly ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that established fundamental human rights to be universally protected. This historic moment represented a significant milestone in international human rights law following World War II.
- Cambodia Gains Partial Independence from France Cambodia was granted independence within the French Union, marking an important step in the country's journey towards full sovereignty. This event was part of the broader decolonization process in Southeast Asia during the mid-20th century.
- Broadway Musical 'Lend an Ear' Premieres The musical revue 'Lend an Ear' opened at the National Theater in New York City, launching a successful run that would continue for 460 performances. The show was a notable entertainment production of the late 1940s.
December 16, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 16, 1948?
December 16, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1948 can also be written as 12/16/1948 in the US and as 16/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1948?
Famous people born on December 16, 1948:
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December 16, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 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 16, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1948 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 08:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1948
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on December 16, 1948?
Someone born on December 16, 1948 is:
76 years 4 months old,
or 916 months and 27 days old,
or 3986 weeks and 5 days old,
or 27907 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1948?
There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1948.
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