What happened on Thursday December 23, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1948:

• Execution of Japanese War Criminals in Tokyo Seven Japanese military and political leaders were executed by Allied occupation authorities at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, Japan, following their conviction of war crimes by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. This event marked a significant moment of post-World War II justice and accountability.
• Battle of Hill 86 Concludes The Battle of Hill 86 ended with an Egyptian tactical victory after Israeli forces retreated. This engagement was part of the broader Arab-Israeli conflict, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East during this period.
• Yugoslavia-Britain Trade Agreement Yugoslavia and Britain signed a one-year trade agreement valued at $120 million US. As part of the agreement, Yugoslavia committed to compensating British owners of nationalized factories, signaling a diplomatic and economic reconciliation in the post-World War II era.
• Jack Ham Born Jack Ham, a future NFL linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born. Ham would later become a legendary player and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional defensive skills.

Events in 1948

December 23, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1948

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1948

December 23, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1948 can also be written as 12/23/1948 in the US and as 23/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1948:

• David Davis

  British Conservative Party politician who served as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union from 2016 to 2018, playing a key role...

• Leslie Moonves

  Prominent American television executive who played a significant role in the media industry for several decades.

• Jack Ham
• John Peter Huchra

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1948:

• Kōki Hirota

  Japanese diplomat and politician, 32nd prime minister of japan (b. 1878).

• Heitarō Kimura

  Japanese general (b. 1888).

• Akira Mutō

  Japanese general (b. 1883).

• Seishirō Itagaki

  Japanese general (b. 1885).

• Kenji Doihara

  Japanese general (b. 1883).

• Hideki Tojo

  Japanese general and politician, 40th prime minister of japan (b. 1884).

• Iwane Matsui

  Japanese general (b. 1878).

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 23, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 12:39 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 23, 1948

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Someone born on December 23, 1948 is:

76 years 4 months old,

or 916 months and 21 days old,

or 3985 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27901 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1948?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1948.

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