Thursday April 22, 1948: on this day

April 22, 1948 was the 113th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 22, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 22, 1948, who was born and died on April 22, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Hamlet, directed by Laurence Olivier), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 22nd, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 1948?


April 22, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1948 can also be written as 4/22/1948 in the US and as 22/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

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April 22, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1948:

  • Wtvr tv channel 6 in richmond, va (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • 1948 arab-israeli war: haifa, a major port of israel, is captured from arab forces.

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April 22, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 22, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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Who was born on April 22, 1948?


Famous people born on April 22, 1948:

  • Glynna Dunnett

    Glynna Dunnett is a Canadian painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings.

  • John Pritchard

    American basketball player (b. 1927).

  • Larry Groce

    American singer-songwriter and radio host.

  • Carole Drinkwater

    Actress (father of all creatures great and small).

  • Paul Loridant
  • Giampiero Ceccarelli
  • Luigi Maria Burruano
  • Sergio Pacelli
  • John McMillen
  • Marva Jan Marrow
  • Paquita Torres
  • George Abela
  • Liliana Herrero

Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 76 years and 3 days old,

or 912 months and 3 days old,

or 3966 weeks

or 27762 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1948?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 22, 1948.

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April 22, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1948:

  • Prosper Montagné

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

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April 22, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 1948:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 1948:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 1948:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)

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April 22, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

On an Island with You

On an Island with You

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban, Jimmy Durante

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet

Country: United States of America

Berlin Express

Berlin Express

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas

Fury at Furnace Creek

Fury at Furnace Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone

Starring: Victor Mature, Coleen Gray, Glenn Langan, Reginald Gardiner

April 22, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Release year: 1948

Starring: Gene O'Donnell, Judy Parrish

Country: United States of America

On the Corner

On the Corner

Release year: 1948

Starring: Henry Morgan

Country: United States of America

America Song

America Song

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on April 22, 1948?

On April 22, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 1948?

On April 22, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 1948?

On April 22, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for April 1948?

April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1948 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 22, 1948