Tuesday March 16, 1948: on this day

March 16, 1948 was the 76th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 16, 1948, who was born and died on March 16, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Last Stage, directed by Wanda Jakubowska), TV series (e.g. Dress Rehearsal) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 16, 1948?


March 16, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1948 can also be written as 3/16/1948 in the US and as 16/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

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March 16, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 1948:

March 16, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 12:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Who was born on March 16, 1948?


Famous people born on March 16, 1948:

  • Margaret Weis

    Co-author of the 'Dragonlance' fantasy series.

  • Jean-Claude Dauphin

    French actor, who is the son actor claude dauphin, and actress maria mauban.

  • Christa Ludwig

    Austrian journalist and TV presenter.

  • Michael Owen Bruce

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Richard Desjardins

    Canadian singer, songwriter, and film director.

  • Catherine Quéré

    French politician.

  • Margaret [Edith] Weis

    United states -- sci fi author (dragons of spring dawning).

  • Laurentino Garcia y Garcia
  • Pablito Calvo
  • Eugenio Bennato
  • Walter Fochesato
  • Jesús Esperanza
  • C. Vivian Stringer
  • Georges Franceschetti

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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


You are 76 years and 3 days old,

or 912 months and 3 days old,

or 3966 weeks

or 27762 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 1948.

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 16, 1948:

  • Leo F. Forbstein

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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


Holidays on March 16, 1948:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1948:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1948 was I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love You, Yes I Do
  2. - Sabre Dance

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

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

The Last Stage

The Last Stage

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Wanda Jakubowska

Starring: Tatjana Gorecka, Antonina Gordon-Górecka, Barbara Drapinska, Aleksandra Slaska

Tarzan and the Mermaids

Tarzan and the Mermaids

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Robert Florey

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, George Zucco, Andrea Palma

Close-Up

Close-Up

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore, Richard Kollmar, Loring Smith

Devil's Cargo

Devil's Cargo

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John F. Link Sr.

Starring: John Calvert, Rochelle Hudson, Roscoe Karns, Lyle Talbot

Bill and Coo

Bill and Coo

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Dean Riesner

Starring: Burton's Birds, Jimmy the Crow, George Burton, Elizabeth Walters

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

The Swift Show

The Swift Show

Release year: 1948

Starring: Lanny Ross, Milton Berle, Martha Logan, Kyle MacDonnell

Country: United States of America

The Grand National

The Grand National

Release year: 1948

Adventures in Music

Adventures in Music

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on March 16, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1948?

On March 16, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

Find out more about March 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 March 1948?

March 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1948 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 16, 1948