What happened on Saturday March 20, 1948?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1948:

• Deir Yassin Massacre A tragic and controversial event occurs in British Mandatory Palestine, known as the Deir Yassin massacre. This incident would have significant implications for the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict and Palestinian-Israeli relations.
• Singapore's First General Elections Singapore holds its inaugural general elections, a pivotal moment in the nation's path to self-governance. The Progressive Party secures three out of six contested seats, signaling the beginning of Singapore's democratic political process.
• Bobby Orr Born in Parry Sound Bobby Orr, who would become one of the most legendary defensemen in NHL history, is born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. His future career with the Boston Bruins would revolutionize the defenseman position in hockey, setting numerous records and transforming how the role was played.
• Arturo Toscanini's Television Debut Legendary Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini makes his groundbreaking television debut, conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra in an all-Wagner program. This performance represents a significant milestone in the intersection of classical music and television broadcasting.
• First Classical Music Television Broadcast in the US The Musicians Union ban is lifted, enabling the first televised classical music performances in the United States. Renowned conductors Eugene Ormandy and Arturo Toscanini lead groundbreaking broadcasts on CBS and NBC, marking a significant moment in television and musical history.
• 20th Academy Awards Ceremony The 20th Academy Awards ceremony is held, with 'Gentleman's Agreement' winning Best Picture. Ronald Colman and Loretta Young are honored for their outstanding performances, highlighting the year's cinematic achievements.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1948

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1948

March 20, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 80th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1948 can also be written as 3/20/1948 in the US and as 20/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1948:

• Bobby Orr

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey player widely considered one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, who revolutionized the role of...

• John de Lancie

  American actor and producer best known for his role as Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation, a character that became iconic in science...

• Nikos Papazoglou

  Influential Greek singer-songwriter and music producer who made significant contributions to the Greek music scene.

• Jonathan Sayeed

  British politician who served as a Member of Parliament, elected in the 1987 general election.

• Michel Deutsch

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1948:

• Gustav Diessl

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1948 was I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - I Love You, Yes I Do
2. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Sabre Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:38 pm and setting at 04:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1948

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Someone born on March 20, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 24 days old,

or 4025 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28179 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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