Saturday October 16, 1948: on this day

October 16, 1948 was the 290th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1948, who was born and died on October 16, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae), movies (e.g. June Bride, directed by Bretaigne Windust), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1948?


October 16, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1948 can also be written as 10/16/1948 in the US and as 16/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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October 16, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1948:

  • Red mill opens at ziegfeld theater nyc for 831 performances
  • Demonstration by moscow jews honoring israeli ambassador golda meir
  • The 57th street art fair, the oldest juried art fair in the american midwest, is founded.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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

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Who was born on October 16, 1948?


Famous people born on October 16, 1948:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Bruce Fleisher

    American golfer (d. 2021).

  • Alison Chitty

    English costume designer and production designer.

  • Leo Mazzone

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Michael Tylo

    Detroit, michigan -- actor (guiding light blade - young and the restless).

  • Gary Miller

    Politician.

  • Michael Stearns
  • Karen Wetterhahn
  • Steve Wilson
  • Peter Asch
  • Gaetano Cassaro
  • Jack Dalrymple
  • Günter Haritz
  • Steve Atkinson
  • Nuccio Cusumano
  • Gaspare Cassaro

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • Fernanda Montenegro
    Fernanda Montenegro

    Brazilian actress.

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


You are 75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 13 days old,

or 3936 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27558 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1948?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1948:

  • Bianca Scacciati

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1948:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1948 was Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart by Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say Something Sweet to Your Sweetheart

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

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

June Bride

June Bride

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bretaigne Windust

Starring: Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery, Fay Bainter, Betty Lynn

The Return of October

The Return of October

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, Albert Sharpe, James Gleason

Million Dollar Weekend

Million Dollar Weekend

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Gene Raymond

Starring: Gene Raymond, Osa Massen, Francis Lederer, Robert Warwick

A Song Is Born

A Song Is Born

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey

Woman Hater

Woman Hater

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Stewart Granger, Edwige Feuillère, Ronald Squire, Jeanne De Casalis

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

WJBK: Fox 2 Detroit News

Release year: 1948

Tales of the Red Caboose

Tales of the Red Caboose

Release year: 1948

Roar of the Rails

Roar of the Rails

Release year: 1948

The Ford Theatre Hour

The Ford Theatre Hour

Release year: 1948

Starring: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1948?

On October 16, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

Find out more about October 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 October 1948?

October 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1948 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 16, 1948