What happened on Saturday February 21, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1948:

• 1948 Czechoslovak Coup d'État The 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état began with President Edvard Beneš issuing a statement that recognized the Communists' right to head the government while attempting to prevent them from establishing a totalitarian regime. This event marked a critical moment in Czechoslovakia's political transformation, signaling the Communist Party's growing power and the erosion of democratic processes.
• NASCAR Incorporation NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) was officially incorporated, marking a pivotal moment in American motorsports history. Founded by Bill France Sr., the organization would go on to become the premier stock car racing series in the United States, transforming a regional racing tradition into a national sporting phenomenon.
• Hitoshi Ashida Becomes Prime Minister of Japan Hitoshi Ashida was elected Prime Minister of Japan by the House of Representatives, representing a significant moment in post-World War II Japanese political leadership and the nation's ongoing democratic reconstruction.
• Progressive Party Formation The Progressive Party was established in Lansing, Michigan, to support Henry A. Wallace's presidential bid. This third-party movement represented an alternative political voice during a pivotal period in American electoral politics.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1948

February 21, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1948 can also be written as 2/21/1948 in the US and as 21/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1948:

• Christian Vander (musician)

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1948:

• Geoffrey Pyke
• Axel Matias Haglund
• Frederic Lamond

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1948 was Slap Her Down Again, Paw by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Arthur Godfrey - Slap Her Down Again, Paw
2. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra (Vocal Ames Brothers) - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1948

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Someone born on February 21, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 2 days old,

or 4026 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28186 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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

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

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