What happened on Tuesday March 23, 1948?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1948:

• Jewish Provisional Government Establishment Agreement The Jewish Agency for Palestine and the Jewish National Council formally agreed to establish a Jewish provisional government, set to be formed on May 16, 1948, immediately following the expiration of the British mandate over Palestine. This pivotal decision marked a critical step towards the eventual establishment of the State of Israel.
• World Altitude Record Set by John Cunningham British pilot John Cunningham achieved a remarkable aviation milestone by setting a new world altitude record, reaching an impressive height of 54,492 feet (18,133 meters) in a high-performance aircraft, demonstrating the rapid technological advancements in aviation during the post-World War II era.
• University of Kentucky Wins NCAA Basketball Championship The University of Kentucky secured its first NCAA Basketball Championship by defeating Baylor 58-42 in the Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Final, held at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
• Wasim Bari: Notable Pakistani Cricket Player Wasim Bari emerged as a significant figure in Pakistani cricket, recognized as the country's most successful wicket-keeper, contributing substantially to the development of cricket in Pakistan during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1948

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1948

March 23, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1948 can also be written as 3/23/1948 in the US and as 23/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1948:

• Chantal Lauby

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• Davide Paolini

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1948:

• I barone Milne George Milne

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1948 was Now is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song) by Buddy Clark, according to the music chart for the week March 22nd and March 28th.

1. Buddy Clark - Now is the Hour (Maori Farewell Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 23, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 05:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1948

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Someone born on March 23, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 21 days old,

or 4025 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28176 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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