What happened on Tuesday June 22, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1948:

• Berlin Blockade Begins The Soviet Union initiates the Berlin Blockade, a significant Cold War confrontation that would test the resolve of Western powers and mark a critical moment in post-World War II tensions.
• First Stored-Program Computer Execution The Manchester Baby becomes the first stored-program computer to successfully execute a program, marking a pivotal moment in the development of modern computing technology.
• Deutsche Mark Introduction The Deutsche Mark becomes the official currency of the future Federal Republic of Germany, signaling economic reconstruction and monetary independence after World War II.
• End of British Imperial Title King George VI formally relinquishes the title "Emperor of India", symbolically concluding Britain's imperial connection six months after India's independence.
• First World Health Assembly The inaugural World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization convenes in Geneva, establishing a global platform for international health cooperation and policy.
• Todd Rundgren Birth Todd Rundgren was born, a notable rock musician who would later become famous for hit songs like "Hello It's Me" and "Bang on the Drum All Day".

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1948

June 22, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1948 can also be written as 6/22/1948 in the US and as 22/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1948:

• "Pistol" Pete

  Legendary NBA basketball player known as 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, who played for the Atlanta Hawks and is considered one of the most creative...

• Todd Rundgren

  Renowned American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer known for his innovative work with bands Nazz and Utopia, and his...

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 22nd

June 22, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1948 was Twelfth Street Rag by Pee Wee Hunt Orch, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Pee Wee Hunt Orch - Twelfth Street Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 06:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1948

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Someone born on June 22, 1948 is:

76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 14 days old,

or 4015 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28107 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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