What happened on Sunday June 20, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1948:

• First Stored-Program Computer Execution The Manchester Baby, recognized as the world's first stored-program computer, successfully executes its inaugural program, marking a revolutionary moment in computing history.
• Deutsche Mark Currency Reform West German Finance Minister Ludwig Erhard eliminates most price controls and introduces the new Deutsche Mark, a pivotal economic reform that would help rebuild West Germany's economy after World War II.
• Ed Sullivan Show Television Debut "Toast of the Town", which would later become the iconic The Ed Sullivan Show, makes its groundbreaking television debut, marking a significant moment in American entertainment broadcasting.
• Altalena Affair Begins The Altalena, a cargo ship loaded with weapons and fighters by the Irgun, arrives in Israel, sparking a significant confrontation with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that would have lasting implications for Israeli internal politics.
• Cairo Jewish Quarter Bombing A tragic terrorist attack occurs in the Jewish quarter of Cairo, resulting in the murder of 20 Jews, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region during the early stages of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
• U.S. Congressional Recess The U.S. Congress recesses for the remainder of 1948 after an extended overnight session, concluding at 7:00 a.m. in Washington D.C., with an anticipated recall by President Truman.

Events in 1948

June 20, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1948

June 20, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1948 can also be written as 6/20/1948 in the US and as 20/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1948:

• Elisabeth Huppert

  French filmmaker, writer, painter, producer, and editor at France Culture.

• Alan Longmuir

  Scottish rock musician and founding member of the Bay City Rollers, a popular band that achieved significant success in the UK and Japan...

• Tina Sinatra

  American producer and daughter of Frank Sinatra, known for producing the TV miniseries about her father's life, which was first broadcast in...

• Anne-Marie Barat

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1948:

• George Frederick Boyle
• Eustace Miles
• Luisa di Thurn und Taxis

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 20th

June 20, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 05:04 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 20, 1948

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Someone born on June 20, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 24 days old,

or 4012 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28087 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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