What happened on Wednesday December 22, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1948:

• Indonesian Emergency Government Established Sjafruddin Prawiranegara formed the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia (PDRI) in West Sumatra during the Indonesian National Revolution, creating a provisional government structure to continue resistance against Dutch colonial forces.
• Birth of Patricia Hewitt Patricia Hewitt was born, who would later become a prominent British Labour Party politician, serving as Secretary of State for Health and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry during the Tony Blair government.
• Birth of Steve Garvey Steve Garvey, a prominent first baseman in Major League Baseball, was born. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, becoming an All-Star player and key figure in baseball during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Birth of Chris Old Chris Old, an English cricket player known for his medium-pace bowling, was born. He was a notable player in English cricket during the 1970s, representing his national team.
• KPIX TV Channel 5 Begins Broadcasting KPIX, a CBS-affiliated television station located in San Francisco, California, commenced its broadcasting operations, marking an important moment in the city's media landscape.

Events in 1948

December 22, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1948

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1948

December 22, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1948 can also be written as 12/22/1948 in the US and as 22/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1948:

• Lynne Thigpen

  Talented American actress known for her distinctive voice and roles in theater, film, and television, including appearances in 'The...

• Noel Edmonds

  Prominent British television presenter and media personality famous for hosting popular game shows like 'Deal or No Deal' and pioneering...

• Martin Yan

  Renowned Chinese-American chef, television host, and culinary educator famous for his cooking shows and cookbooks.

• Rick Nielsen

  Iconic guitarist of the rock band Cheap Trick, known for his distinctive multi-necked guitars and energetic stage presence.

• Steve Garvey

  Legendary first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his consistent batting and multiple All-Star selections during the 1970s and...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1948:

• Mario Broglio
• Giuseppe Canepa

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 22nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1948

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Someone born on December 22, 1948 is:

76 years 4 months old,

or 916 months and 22 days old,

or 3986 weeks

or 27902 days old,

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

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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

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

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