Friday July 16, 1948: on this day

July 16, 1948 was the 198th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1948, who was born and died on July 16, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Tree In The Meadow by Margaret Whiting), movies (e.g. A Date with Judy, directed by Richard Thorpe), TV series (e.g. Gabrielle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1948?


July 16, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1948 can also be written as 7/16/1948 in the US and as 16/7/1948 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1948:

  • Eddie sawyer replaces ben chapman in philadelphia, new york giants leo durocher replaces mel ott and burt shotton replaces durocher as dodger manager
  • Following token resistance, the city of nazareth, revered by christians as the hometown of jesus, capitulates to israeli troops during operation dekel in the 1948 arab-israeli war.
  • The storming of the cockpit of the miss macao passenger seaplane, operated by a subsidiary of the cathay pacific airways, marks the first aircraft hijacking of a commercial plane.

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July 16, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 16, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 16, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 02:17 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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Who was born on July 16, 1948?


Famous people born on July 16, 1948:

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Kevin McKenzie
    Kevin McKenzie

    South african cricketer.

  • Rosamary Casals

    Rosamary Casals was a professional tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles.

  • Carel Struycken

    Carel Struycken is a Dutch actor and former basketball player, best known for his role as Mr.

  • Randall Bramblett

    Renowned singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

  • Lars Lagerbäck

    Lars Lagerbäck is a Swedish football manager known for his successful coaching career.

  • Pinchas Zukerman

    Tel aviv, israel -- violinist / violist (leventritt 1967).

  • Pierre Koffmann

    French chef.

  • John Fitzgerald
  • Rita Barberá
  • Gianfranco Sanguinetti
  • Manuel José Macário do Nascimento Clemente
  • Fidel Mbanga-Bauna

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

  • Anita Brookner
    Anita Brookner

    English author and historian.

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July 16, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 8 days old,

or 3953 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27676 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 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 July 16, 1948?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

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

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

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July 16, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1948:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 12th and July 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1948 was A Tree In The Meadow by Margaret Whiting, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

July 16, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Tree In The Meadow
  2. - Woody Woodpecker
  3. - It's Magic

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July 16, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Date with Judy

A Date with Judy

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Wallace Beery, Jane Powell, Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Miranda

The Amazing Mr. X

The Amazing Mr. X

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus

Starring: Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Cathy O'Donnell, Richard Carlson

The Babe Ruth Story

The Babe Ruth Story

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Starring: William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford, Sam Levene

Blonde Ice

Blonde Ice

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jack Bernhard

Starring: Robert Paige, Leslie Brooks, Russ Vincent, Michael Whalen

Key Largo

Key Largo

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, Lionel Barrymore

Country: United States of America

July 16, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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:

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Patrice Chéreau

Starring: Gabrielle

Country: United States of America

Places Please

Places Please

Release year: 1948

Rooftop Rendezvous

Rooftop Rendezvous

Release year: 1948

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry

Release year: 1948

Hulbert Follies

Hulbert Follies

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on July 16, 1948?

On July 16, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1948?

On July 16, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1948?

On July 16, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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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 July 1948?

July 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1948 calendar looked like.

Friday July 16, 1948