What happened on Monday February 16, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1948:

• Ray Kurzweil Born Ray Kurzweil, a renowned futurist, inventor, and author known for his groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and technological prediction, was born in Queens, New York.
• First Newsreel Television Broadcast 20th Century Fox-Movietone News made history by being the first newsreel telecast on NBC, representing a pivotal moment in media and broadcasting technology.
• HMS Nigeria Dispatched to Falkland Islands The Royal Navy cruiser HMS Nigeria was deployed to the Falkland Islands following diplomatic tensions with Argentina and Chile over territorial claims, signaling the complex geopolitical landscape of the post-World War II era.
• First Photograph of Miranda, Uranus' Moon Miranda, a fascinating moon of Uranus, was photographed for the first time, marking a significant milestone in astronomical observation and lunar exploration.
• Juan Natalicio González Elected President of Paraguay Juan Natalicio González was elected President of Paraguay in a controversial election where he was the sole candidate. The election process was marked by compulsory voting and strict ballot restrictions, highlighting the authoritarian political climate of the time.
• Death of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, a prominent Indian poet known for her powerful nationalist and feminist poetry, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 43.
• Ron Cey Born Ron Cey, a professional baseball player who would later become known as 'The Penguin' for his distinctive running style, was born in Tacoma, Washington.

Events in 1948

February 16, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1948

February 16, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1948 can also be written as 2/16/1948 in the US and as 16/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1948:

• Eckhart Tolle

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Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1948:

• István Barta
• Irmfried Eberl
• Gennaro Granito Pignatelli di Belmonte

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1948 was Slap Her Down Again, Paw by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Arthur Godfrey - Slap Her Down Again, Paw
2. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra (Vocal Ames Brothers) - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th 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 16, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 12:09 am.

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 16, 1948

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Someone born on February 16, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 7 days old,

or 4027 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28191 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1948?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1948.

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