What happened on Thursday February 19, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1948:

• Nuremberg Hostages Trial Concludes The Nuremberg Hostages Trial concluded, marking a significant moment in post-World War II international justice. Eight German generals who were involved in the Balkan Campaign were found guilty of war crimes. This trial was part of the broader Nuremberg Trials, which sought to hold Nazi military and political leaders accountable for their actions during the war.
• Conference of Youth and Students in Calcutta The Conference of Youth and Students of Southeast Asia convened in Calcutta to discuss and strategize the fight for freedom and independence from colonial powers. This gathering represented a pivotal moment in the anti-colonial movement, bringing together young activists and student leaders from across the region to coordinate their efforts for national liberation.
• Truman Attends Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner President Harry S. Truman participated in the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner, a traditional and important event for the Democratic Party. This gathering served as a platform for party unity, honoring key political figures and reinforcing the party's political messaging and solidarity.

Events in 1948

February 19, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1948

February 19, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 50th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1948 can also be written as 2/19/1948 in the US and as 19/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1948:

• Tony Iommi

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• Pim Fortuyn

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• Clive Sinclair
• Big John Studd

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1948:

• Joseph Ettor
• Tony Garnier

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1948 was Slap Her Down Again, Paw by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Arthur Godfrey - Slap Her Down Again, Paw
2. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra (Vocal Ames Brothers) - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 03:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1948

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Someone born on February 19, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 4 days old,

or 4026 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28188 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1948?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 19, 1948.

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