What happened on Thursday June 17, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1948:

• Congressional Veto Override of Reed-Bulwinkle Bill The US Congress dramatically overrode President Truman's veto of the Reed-Bulwinkle Bill, which exempted railway rate agreements from antitrust laws. This action, achieved with a substantial 297-102 vote in the House, demonstrated the legislative branch's power to challenge executive decisions.
• Battle of Shangcai in Chinese Civil War The Battle of Shangcai commenced as part of the ongoing Chinese Civil War, representing another significant military engagement between the Nationalist and Communist forces fighting for control of China.
• United Airlines Flight 624 Tragic Crash A Douglas DC-6 airliner operated by United Airlines crashed near Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, resulting in a catastrophic accident that claimed the lives of all 43 people on board. The crash highlighted the aviation safety challenges of the post-World War II era.
• Joe Cronin's Doubleheader Home Run Achievement Baseball player Joe Cronin achieved a rare feat by hitting pinch-hit home runs in both games of a doubleheader, demonstrating exceptional batting skill and versatility.

Events in 1948

June 17, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1948

June 17, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1948 can also be written as 6/17/1948 in the US and as 17/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1948:

• Phylicia Allen Ayers Rashad in Houston

  Acclaimed actress best known for her iconic role in The Cosby Show, born in Houston, Texas.

• Dave Concepción

  Renowned Venezuelan baseball manager and player who made significant contributions to the sport.

• Aurelio López

  Mexican baseball player and politician who had a notable career in both sports and public service before his death in 1992.

• Joaquín Almunia

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1948:

• Arturo Bresciani
• Earl Carroll

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1948 was My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Ella Fitzgerald - My Happiness

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 03:08 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1948

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Someone born on June 17, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 27 days old,

or 4012 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28090 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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