Wednesday June 16, 1948: on this day

June 16, 1948 was the 168th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 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 June 16, 1948, who was born and died on June 16, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald), movies (e.g. Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 16, 1948?


June 16, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1948 can also be written as 6/16/1948 in the US and as 16/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

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June 16, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1948:

  • Members of the malayan communist party kill three british plantation managers in sungai siput; in response, british malaya declares a state of emergency.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:38 pm and setting at 02:41 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Who was born on June 16, 1948?


Famous people born on June 16, 1948:

  • Whitley

    American author known for her novels and books on spirituality.

  • Ron LeFlore

    American baseball player and manager.

  • V Hanumantha Rao

    Indian politician.

  • Mildrette Netter
  • Eduardo Retat
  • Terry Schofield
  • Roberto Daolio
  • Taieb Louhichi
  • Leandro Cantamessa
  • Leopoldo María Panero

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

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


You are 75 years 9 months old,

or 909 months and 13 days old,

or 3954 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27680 days old,

if you were born on June 16, 1948.

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 16, 1948:

  • Richard Depoorter
  • Marcel Brillouin

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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


Holidays on June 16, 1948:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1948:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1948 was My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Happiness

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

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

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1948

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, John Howard Davies

Country: United States of America

Easter Parade

Easter Parade

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller

Country: United States of America

A Foreign Affair

A Foreign Affair

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Coroner Creek

Coroner Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Marguerite Chapman, George Macready, Sally Eilers

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Donald O'Connor, Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Penny Edwards

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Winner Take All

Winner Take All

Release year: 1948

Starring: Bud Collyer, Bern Bennett

Country: United States of America

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Release year: 1948

You're Invited

You're Invited

Release year: 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Release year: 1948

Starring: Ed Sullivan

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on June 16, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1948?

On June 16, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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 June 1948?

June 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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Wednesday June 16, 1948