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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1948What happened on Tuesday, August 17, 1948?
About August 17th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Alger Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official, publicly denied allegations of espionage and being a communist. This event was part of a larger controversy that would lead to his trial and conviction for perjury in 1950.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1948 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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August 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1948:
- Alger Hiss denies communist espionage allegations Alger Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official, publicly denied allegations of espionage and being a communist. This event was part of a larger controversy that would lead to his trial and conviction for perjury in 1950. source: britannica.com
- Babe Ruth lying in state at Yankee Stadium Baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored by lying in state at Yankee Stadium following his death. Thousands of fans paid their respects to the iconic player, marking a significant moment in sports history. source: nytimes.com
- Devastating Min River flood in China A catastrophic flood occurred along the Min River in China, causing significant destruction and loss of life. This natural disaster highlighted the vulnerability of the region to flooding and its impact on local communities. source: britannica.com
- 80th US Congress Special Session Concludes The special extra session of the 80th United States Congress adjourned after making limited legislative progress, falling short of President Truman's proposed agenda. This session underscored the political challenges of the post-World War II era.
- Louis St. Laurent Elected Leader of Canadian Liberal Party At a national convention in Ottawa, the Liberal Party of Canada elected Louis St. Laurent as their new leader, marking a significant transition in Canadian political leadership and setting the stage for his future role as Prime Minister.
- Willem Drees Becomes Prime Minister of the Netherlands Willem Drees assumed the role of Prime Minister of the Netherlands, a significant political transition in the post-World War II reconstruction period.
- Birth of Edward Lazear Economist Edward Lazear was born in New York City, who would later make significant contributions to economic theory before his passing in 2020.
- Domingo Díaz Arosemena Becomes President of Panama Domingo Díaz Arosemena was inaugurated as President of Panama, contributing to the nation's political development in the mid-20th century.
- Birth of Alexander Ivashkin Cellist Alexander Ivashkin was born in Blagoveshchensk, USSR, who would later become a significant figure in classical music before his death in 2014.
- Philadelphia Phillies' Error-Prone Game The Philadelphia Phillies set an unfortunate record by committing 8 errors in a single baseball game, a rare and embarrassing performance in professional sports.
- Death of Elaine Hammerstein Elaine Hammerstein, a 51-year-old American actress, passed away, marking the end of a career in early 20th-century cinema.
August 17, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1948
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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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.
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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How old is someone born on August 17, 1948?
Someone born on August 17, 1948 is:
77 years 11 months old,
or 935 months and 5 days old,
or 4066 weeks and 1 day old,
or 28463 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1948?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 17th 2026.
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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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