What happened on Wednesday October 20, 1948?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1948:

• Founding of Brandeis University On October 20, 1948, Brandeis University was formally established in Waltham, Massachusetts. Named after Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, the university was founded as a non-sectarian institution with a commitment to academic excellence and social justice. It quickly became known for its progressive educational approach and distinguished faculty.
• KLM Lockheed Constellation Crash near Glasgow On October 20, 1948, a KLM Lockheed L-049 Constellation aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while attempting to land at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland. The accident resulted in the tragic loss of 40 lives, marking a significant aviation disaster of the post-World War II era. The crash highlighted the challenges of aviation safety during the early years of commercial air travel.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1948

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1948

October 20, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 294th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1948 can also be written as 10/20/1948 in the US and as 20/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1948:

• Piet Hein Donner

  Prominent Dutch jurist and politician who served as Minister of Justice, known for his significant contributions to Dutch governance.

• Melih Gökçek

  Prominent Turkish politician who served as the long-time mayor of Ankara, known for his controversial and influential political career.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1948:

• Stanley Garton
• Bert Sas
• Peter Witt

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1948 was One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart) by Jimmy Wakely, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Jimmy Wakely - One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)
2. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - On a Slow Boat to China

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1948

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Someone born on October 20, 1948 is:

76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 24 days old,

or 3995 weeks

or 27965 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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