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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1948What happened on Monday, December 20, 1948?
About December 20th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 20, 1948, Dutch forces captured Yogyakarta, the temporary capital of the Indonesian Republic, during Operation Kraai. This strategic move led to the arrest and exile of key Republican leaders, including President Sukarno and Vice-President Hatta, to Sumatra.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1948 was a Monday
- 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 20, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1948?
- Who was born on December 20, 1948?
- December 20, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1948?
- Back in 1948
December 20, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1948:
- Dutch capture Yogyakarta during Indonesian National Revolution On December 20, 1948, Dutch forces captured Yogyakarta, the temporary capital of the Indonesian Republic, during Operation Kraai. This strategic move led to the arrest and exile of key Republican leaders, including President Sukarno and Vice-President Hatta, to Sumatra. source: cambridge.org
- Dutch Second Police Action in Indonesia approved On December 20, 1948, the Dutch government approved the Second Police Action, known as Operation Kraai, aimed at suppressing the Indonesian Republic. This military offensive led to the capture of Yogyakarta and the exile of Republican leaders, escalating the conflict. source: cambridge.org
- British Austerity Measures White Paper published On December 20, 1948, the British government published a White Paper detailing austerity measures aimed at addressing post-war economic challenges. These measures were part of a broader strategy to stabilize the British economy in the aftermath of World War II. source: wsws.org
- Birth of Alan Parsons Alan Parsons, a renowned musician, record producer, and audio engineer, was born in England. He would later become famous for his work with the Alan Parsons Project, and for his significant contributions to iconic albums by Pink Floyd and The Beatles.
- Death of Ladha Ramji Ladha Ramji, a notable Indian cricket player and brother of Amar Singh, who played Test cricket for India in 1933-34, passed away.
December 20, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1948
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What day of the week was December 20, 1948?
December 20, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1948 can also be written as 12/20/1948 in the US and as 20/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 20, 1948?
Famous people born on December 20, 1948:
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Alan ParsonsRenowned English music producer and keyboard player, famous for founding the progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project and his...
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Mitsuko UchidaInternationally acclaimed Japanese-British classical pianist known for her exceptional interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.
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December 20, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
December 20, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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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 20, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 20, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1948 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:26 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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Someone born on December 20, 1948 is:
77 years 7 months old,
or 931 months and 4 days old,
or 4048 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28340 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1948?
There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1948.
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Back in 1948
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The history attached to December 20, 1948 includes Dutch capture Yogyakarta during Indonesian National Revolution, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of December 20, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 20, 1948 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Alan Parsons, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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