Tuesday August 17, 1948: on this day

August 17, 1948 was the 230th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1948, who was born and died on August 17, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Macbeth, directed by Orson Welles), TV series (e.g. Gabrielle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1948?


August 17, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1948 can also be written as 8/17/1948 in the US and as 17/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

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August 17, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1948:

  • Tom henrich hits his then record tying 4th grand slam of season
  • Alger hiss denies ever being a communist agent.

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August 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 17, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 04:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.

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Who was born on August 17, 1948?


Famous people born on August 17, 1948:

  • Awad Ibrahim

    Renowned Sudanese novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

  • Allain Bougrain-Dubourg

    Allain bougrain-dubourg is a french environmentalist, ornithologist, and television presenter known for his work in wildlife conservation...

  • Alexander Ivashkin

    Russian-english cellist and conductor (d. 2014).

  • Rod MacDonald

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Bo Rucker

    Tampa, florida -- actor (superman soup for one lock up).

  • Pieter van Tuyll
  • Patrick James Zurek
  • Marco Antonio Vargas Díaz
  • Enrique Accorsi
  • José María Araquistáin

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 7 months old,

or 907 months and 11 days old,

or 3945 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27617 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1948?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1948.

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August 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1948:

  • Nico J Polak

    Dutch economist dies at 60.

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

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August 17, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1948:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

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August 17, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Macbeth

Macbeth

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Orson Welles, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Roddy McDowall

Country: United States of America

Sorry, Wrong Number

Sorry, Wrong Number

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, Ann Richards, Wendell Corey

Country: United States of America

La Terra Trema

La Terra Trema

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Luchino Visconti, Antonio Pietrangeli, Antonio Arcidiacono, Giuseppe Arcidiacono

Good Sam

Good Sam

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Leo McCarey

Starring: Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins, Edmund Lowe

Rope

Rope

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan

Country: United States of America

August 17, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Patrice Chéreau

Starring: Gabrielle

Country: United States of America

The Gulf Road Show Starring Bob Smith

The Gulf Road Show Starring Bob Smith

Release year: 1948

Dr. Christian

Dr. Christian

Release year: 1948

NBC Concert Hall

NBC Concert Hall

Release year: 1948

Lucky Pup

Lucky Pup

Release year: 1948

Starring: Doris Brown, Hope Bunin, Morey Bunin

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1948?

On August 17, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1948?

On August 17, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1948?

On August 17, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1948?

August 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1948 calendar looked like.

Tuesday August 17, 1948