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About December 19th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 19, 1948, the Dutch initiated Operation Kraai, a military offensive targeting the Indonesian Republic. The operation began with an airborne assault on Yogyakarta, the temporary capital, leading to the capture of President Sukarno, Vice-President Hatta, and other leaders, who were subsequently exiled to Sumatra. This action intensified the Indonesian National Revolution and drew international condemnation.
- Day of the week: December 19th, 1948 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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- December 19, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 19, 1948?
- December 19, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 19, 1948?
- Back in 1948
December 19, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 19, 1948:
- Dutch launch Operation Kraai against Indonesian Republic On December 19, 1948, the Dutch initiated Operation Kraai, a military offensive targeting the Indonesian Republic. The operation began with an airborne assault on Yogyakarta, the temporary capital, leading to the capture of President Sukarno, Vice-President Hatta, and other leaders, who were subsequently exiled to Sumatra. This action intensified the Indonesian National Revolution and drew international condemnation. source: cambridge.org
- Cleveland Browns win AAFC Championship On December 19, 1948, the Cleveland Browns secured the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) Championship, marking a significant achievement in the league's history. The Browns' victory underscored their dominance in the league during that era. source: profootballhof.com
- 8th Largest Snowfall in NYC History On December 19, 1948, New York City experienced a significant snowfall, with Central Park recording 15.8 inches. This event ranks as the 8th largest daily snowfall in the city's history. source: extremeweatherwatch.com
- Piet Roozenburg Becomes World Checker Champion Piet Roozenburg achieved international recognition by winning the world championship in checkers, demonstrating exceptional strategic skill in the board game.
December 19, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1948
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December 19, 1948: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Cardinals - Philadelphia Eagles : 0 - 7
What day of the week was December 19, 1948?
December 19, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 19, 1948 can also be written as 12/19/1948 in the US and as 19/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
December 19, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1948:
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Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller
December 19, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 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 19, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1948 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:06 pm and setting at 10:58 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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How old is someone born on December 19, 1948?
Someone born on December 19, 1948 is:
77 years 7 months old,
or 931 months and 5 days old,
or 4048 weeks and 5 days old,
or 28341 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1948?
There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 19th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 19, 1948.
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The history attached to December 19, 1948 includes Dutch launch Operation Kraai against Indonesian Republic, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of December 19, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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