What happened on Tuesday December 21, 1948?

About December 21st, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: The State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) officially declares its independence, marking a significant milestone in Irish political history and completing its transition to a fully sovereign republic.
  • Day of the week: December 21st, 1948 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Wake of the Red Witch directed by Edward Ludwig

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December 21, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1948:

  • Ireland Becomes a Republic The State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) officially declares its independence, marking a significant milestone in Irish political history and completing its transition to a fully sovereign republic.
  • Willem Vermeend's Birth Willem Vermeend, a prominent Dutch economist and politician, was born. He later served as Undersecretary of Finance in the Netherlands from 1994, contributing significantly to Dutch economic policy.
  • Birth of Willi Resetarits Willi Resetarits was born on this date, an influential Austrian musician and cabaret artist known for his satirical performances and cultural contributions to Austrian entertainment.

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December 21, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 21, 1948?


December 21, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1948 can also be written as 12/21/1948 in the US and as 21/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 21, 1948?


Famous people born on December 21, 1948:

  • Samuel L Jackson

    Renowned American actor known for iconic roles in numerous blockbuster films across multiple genres, including Pulp Fiction and Star Wars.

  • Thierry Mugler

    Influential French fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture with avant-garde designs and founded the famous Mugler Follies cabaret.

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Famous people born on December 21st

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December 21, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1948:

  • Władysław Witwicki

    Polish psychologist, philosopher, translator, historian (of philosophy and art) and artist (b. 1878).

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December 21, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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December 21, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:52 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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How old is someone born on December 21, 1948?


Someone born on December 21, 1948 is:

76 years 4 months old,

or 916 months and 23 days old,

or 3986 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27903 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1948?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1948.

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