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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1948What happened on Friday December 17, 1948?
About December 17th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 17, 1273, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, the renowned Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic, passed away. Rūmī is celebrated globally for his profound spiritual poetry and philosophical writings.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1948 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Wake of the Red Witch directed by Edward Ludwig
More about December 17th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1948.
Table of contents
- December 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1948?
- Who was born on December 17, 1948?
- December 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1948?
- Back in 1948
December 17, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1948:
- Death of Rūmī On December 17, 1273, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, the renowned Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic, passed away. Rūmī is celebrated globally for his profound spiritual poetry and philosophical writings.
- Death of Kim Jong Il Kim Jong Il, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, died on December 17, 2011. His death marked a significant moment in North Korean political history, leading to the succession of his son, Kim Jong Un.
- Notable Births on December 17 On different years, three notable individuals were born on December 17: Manny Pacquiao (1978), a world-renowned Filipino boxer and politician; Muhammadu Buhari (1942), former President of Nigeria; and Francis (likely referring to Pope Francis, born in 1936).
- Establishment of Finnish Security Police On December 17, 1948, the Finnish Security Police was officially established with the primary objective of removing communist leadership from its predecessor organization, the State Police. This move reflected the political tensions of the post-World War II era and Finland's complex relationship with communist influences.
December 17, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 17, 1948?
December 17, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1948 can also be written as 12/17/1948 in the US and as 17/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1948?
Famous people born on December 17, 1948:
- Alain Prochiantz
December 17, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
December 17, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 17, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1948 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 09:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1948
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Someone born on December 17, 1948 is:
76 years 6 months old,
or 918 months and 9 days old,
or 3992 weeks and 6 days old,
or 27950 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1948?
There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1948.
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