What happened on Saturday November 20, 1948?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1948:

• Bertrand Russell's Cold War Warning British philosopher Bertrand Russell delivered a provocative speech at a London conference, warning that the Western powers must either confront the Soviet Union before it developed atomic capabilities or risk being subjugated. His remarks highlighted the escalating tensions of the early Cold War period.
• Rediscovery of the Takahē Bird in New Zealand New Zealand doctor Geoffrey B. Orbell made a remarkable discovery by rediscovering the Takahē, a rare bird species that had not been seen for 50 years, near Lake Te Anau. This finding was significant for conservation efforts and ornithological research.
• US High-Altitude Balloon Experiment A United States scientific balloon reached an impressive altitude of 42.7 kilometers, contributing to atmospheric research and pushing the boundaries of high-altitude exploration.
• Birth of John R. Bolton John R. Bolton, who would later become a prominent U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, was born on this date. Bolton would become known for his strong conservative foreign policy views.
• Birth of John Panozzo John Panozzo, the drummer of the rock band STYX, was born. He would become an integral part of the band's success during the 1970s and 1980s.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1948

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1948

November 20, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 325th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1948 can also be written as 11/20/1948 in the US and as 20/11/1948 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1948 in November 1948 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1948:

• Richard Masur

  American actor known for his roles in television and film, with a career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry.

• John Bolton

  Prominent American political commentator and former government official who served in key roles in Republican administrations, notably as...

• Barbara Hendricks

  Renowned American-Swedish soprano and classical musician with an international career in opera and classical music.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1948 was My Darling, My Darling by Doris Day & Buddy Clark, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Doris Day & Buddy Clark - My Darling, My Darling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 07:50 pm and setting at 11:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1948

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Someone born on November 20, 1948 is:

76 years 5 months old,

or 917 months and 24 days old,

or 3990 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27934 days old,

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

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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