What happened on Tuesday November 16, 1948?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1948:

• Truman's Stance on Berlin Blockade Negotiations President Harry S. Truman maintained a firm diplomatic position regarding the Soviet blockade of Berlin, refusing to engage in four-power talks until the blockade was completely lifted. During this critical Cold War period, Truman relied extensively on the counsel of his trusted advisor Dean Acheson, who was instrumental in shaping the administration's foreign policy approach to Soviet containment.
• Operation Magic Carpet: Jewish Migration from Yemen to Israel Operation Magic Carpet was a covert and complex airlift operation that transported Yemeni Jews to the newly established State of Israel. This significant migration effort was part of the broader Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim countries following the creation of Israel in 1948. The operation aimed to rescue the ancient Jewish community of Yemen, who faced increasing persecution and social marginalization, and resettle them in their ancestral homeland.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1948

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1948

November 16, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1948 can also be written as 11/16/1948 in the US and as 16/11/1948 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1948 in November 1948 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1948:

• Arie Haan

  Legendary Dutch footballer who played for Ajax and the Netherlands national team, known for his exceptional skills and significant...

• Alan Hassenfeld

  Business executive and philanthropist who served as CEO of Hasbro, leading the company's global expansion and engaging in significant...

• Bonnie Greer

  American-British playwright, critic, and cultural commentator known for her insightful writing and cultural analysis.

• Mate Parlov
• Norbert Lammert
• Aline Issermann

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1948 was My Darling, My Darling by Doris Day & Buddy Clark, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Doris Day & Buddy Clark - My Darling, My Darling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 07:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1948

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Someone born on November 16, 1948 is:

76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 8 days old,

or 3992 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27948 days old,

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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