Tuesday April 20, 1948: on this day

April 20, 1948 was the 111th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 20, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 1948, who was born and died on April 20, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Hamlet, directed by Laurence Olivier), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1948?


April 20, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 111th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1948 can also be written as 4/20/1948 in the US and as 20/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

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April 20, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1948:

  • New york city hikes subway fare from 5 cents to 10 cents
  • Walter p reuther uaw president shot andwounded at his home in detroit
  • United auto workers' president walter p reuther shot and wounded at his home in detroit, michigan, usa.

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April 20, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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.

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April 20, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 04:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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Who was born on April 20, 1948?


Famous people born on April 20, 1948:

  • Nadia Potts

    British-canadian dancer.

  • Gregory Itzin

    American actor.

  • Matthias Kuhle

    German academic and geographer (d. 2015).

  • Merlin Hay

    24th earl of erroll scottish colonel, politician lord high constable for scotland.

  • Remy Trudel

    French canadian politician.

  • Hugh Roberts

    English historian and curator.

  • Craig Frost

    Keyboardist (grand funk railroad, "some kind of wonderful").

  • Adolf Lu Hitler Marak
  • Gheorge Danielov
  • Renato Brioschi
  • Silvano Martello
  • Paul Milgrom
  • Alfio Molina
  • Enzo Moscato
  • Juan Ramón Martínez
  • Raúl Rosero Polo

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 9 days old,

or 3962 weeks and 3 days old,

or 27737 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1948?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1948.

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April 20, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1948:

  • Avetis Aharonian
  • Pietro Alfredo Ferraris
  • Mitsumasa Yonai

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1948:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1948:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1948:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)

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April 20, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

On an Island with You

On an Island with You

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban, Jimmy Durante

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet

Country: United States of America

Berlin Express

Berlin Express

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas

Fury at Furnace Creek

Fury at Furnace Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone

Starring: Victor Mature, Coleen Gray, Glenn Langan, Reginald Gardiner

April 20, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Release year: 1948

Starring: Gene O'Donnell, Judy Parrish

Country: United States of America

On the Corner

On the Corner

Release year: 1948

Starring: Henry Morgan

Country: United States of America

America Song

America Song

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1948?

On April 20, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1948?

On April 20, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1948?

On April 20, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

Find out more about April 20th

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for April 1948?

April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1948 calendar looked like.

Tuesday April 20, 1948