What happened on Saturday June 19, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1948:

• USSR Blocks Access Road to West Berlin The Soviet Union blocked the access road to West Berlin, escalating tensions during the early stages of the Cold War and setting the stage for the Berlin Blockade, a significant geopolitical confrontation between the Soviet Union and Western Allies.
• US Congress Military Service Bill The US Congress passed a stop-gap bill mandating 21 months of military service for men aged 19 through 25, following an intense 19-hour overnight filibuster in the US Senate. This legislation reflected the post-World War II military preparedness strategy.
• Panama and Costa Rica Recognize Israel On June 19, 1948, Panama and Costa Rica officially recognized the newly established State of Israel, marking an important diplomatic milestone in the recognition of Israel by Latin American countries during the early days of its statehood.
• Battle of Shangcai Ends in Communist Victory The Battle of Shangcai concluded with a decisive victory for Communist forces during the Chinese Civil War, representing another strategic advancement in the Communist Party's campaign against Nationalist forces.
• Phylicia Rashad Birth Phylicia Rashad, a prominent actress best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in 'The Cosby Show', was born. She would go on to become a trailblazing African American actress and a significant figure in television and theater.
• Nick Drake Birth Nick Drake, the influential British singer-songwriter and musician known for his introspective folk music, was born. Though his career was brief, Drake would later become a highly respected and posthumously celebrated artist who significantly influenced the folk and indie music scenes.
• Fighting Father Dunne Film Release The biographical film *Fighting Father Dunne*, starring Pat O'Brien, was released. The movie portrayed the life of a notable religious figure, contributing to the era's cinematic storytelling about inspirational personalities.
• Lea Laven Birth Lea Laven, a pop singer, was born. While less globally renowned, she contributed to the musical landscape of her time and region.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1948

June 19, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 171st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1948 can also be written as 6/19/1948 in the US and as 19/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1948:

• Phylicia Rashad

  Renowned American actress best known for her iconic role as Clair Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', a groundbreaking television series that...

• Nick Drake

  Influential English folk singer-songwriter known for his introspective and melancholic music.

• Daniel Herrero

  French rugby player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport.

• Erik Schinegger

  Austrian skier and 1966 world champion with a remarkable personal story of being intersex.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1948:

• Federico Bevilacqua
• Angelo Gatti

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:07 pm and setting at 04:18 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 19, 1948

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Someone born on June 19, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 25 days old,

or 4012 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28088 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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