What happened on Thursday September 16, 1948?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1948:

• Battle of Jinan in Chinese Civil War The Battle of Jinan commenced as part of the ongoing Chinese Civil War, a significant conflict between the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) and the Communist Party of China.
• Communist Affiliation in Labor Union Ben Gold, President of the CIO International Fur Workers Union, publicly confirmed his communist affiliation, reflecting the political tensions of the post-World War II era.
• Rosemary Casals: Notable Tennis Player Rosemary Casals was a prominent American tennis player known for her significant achievements in doubles tennis, winning multiple US Open doubles titles in 1967, 1971, and 1974.
• Theater Performance in NYC The play 'Heaven on Earth' opened at the Century Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of 12 performances.
• Theater Closing in NYC 'Mr Strauss Goes to Boston' concluded its run at the Century Theater in New York City after 12 performances.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1948

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1948

September 16, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1948 can also be written as 9/16/1948 in the US and as 16/9/1948 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1948 in September 1948 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1948:

• Julia Donaldson

  Renowned British children's author famous for her beloved picture books like 'The Gruffalo', which has been translated into multiple...

• Kenny Jones

  Influential British rock drummer who played with iconic bands Small Faces, Faces, and The Who, contributing significantly to the rock music...

• Rosie Casals

  Professional tennis player renowned for her exceptional doubles skills and significant contributions to women's tennis during the 1970s.

• Pierre Zarka

  French political activist associated with the Federation for a Social and Ecological Alternatives (FASE) and a former member of the French...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1948:

• Manuel Arce y Ochotorena
• Carlo Alberto Garufi
• Silvio Petrone

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. Dinah Shore - Buttons and Bows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 05:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1948

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Someone born on September 16, 1948 is:

76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 28 days old,

or 3999 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27999 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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