What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1948:

• Berlin Blockade Begins The Berlin Blockade marked the beginning of significant Cold War tensions between the Western powers and the Soviet Union. This geopolitical standoff involved the Soviet Union blocking all land and water routes to West Berlin, challenging the Western Allies' access to the city and escalating international political hostilities.
• First World Health Assembly Convenes The inaugural World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization was held in Geneva, Switzerland, representing a pivotal moment in global health governance and international medical cooperation. This landmark event established the foundation for coordinated global health strategies and collaborative medical research.
• Oliver Twist Film Premiere in UK The film adaptation of Charles Dickens's famous novel 'Oliver Twist' premiered in the United Kingdom. The movie, featuring Alec Guinness as Fagin, was controversial and subsequently banned in the United States for three years due to allegations of antisemitic portrayal of the character.
• Notable Births Several notable individuals were born on this date: Larry Coker, an American football player and coach; Jim Heacock, an American defensive coordinator; and Luther Kent, an American blues singer.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1948

June 23, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 175th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1948 can also be written as 6/23/1948 in the US and as 23/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1948:

• Clarence Thomas

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• Michael Wood

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1948:

• Hans Adam

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 23rd

June 23, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 07:57 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 23, 1948

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Someone born on June 23, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 20 days old,

or 4011 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28083 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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