Tuesday August 24, 1948: on this day

August 24, 1948 was the 237th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 24, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 24, 1948, who was born and died on August 24, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue by Gordon MacRae), movies (e.g. Dead Man's Gold, directed by Ray Taylor), TV series (e.g. Gabrielle) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1948?


August 24, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1948 can also be written as 8/24/1948 in the US and as 24/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

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August 24, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1948:

  • The first meeting of the charter members of the american chamber of commerce in japan (accj) is held.

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August 24, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1948.

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Who was born on August 24, 1948?


Famous people born on August 24, 1948:

  • Arafat Rahman

    Former President of the Palestinian National Authority.

  • Jean-Michel Jarre

    French singer, songwriter, and recording artist.

  • Sauli Niinistö

    Finnish politician and captain 12th president of finland.

  • Alexander McCall Smith

    Rhodesian-scottish author and educator.

  • Kim Sung-il

    Commander and pilot from south korea.

  • Jean Jarre

    French producer and pianist.

  • Andrea Turazzi
  • Vicente Sotto III
  • Nana Džordžadze
  • Sebastiano Favero
  • Jacques Fieschi

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 8 months old,

or 908 months and 1 day old,

or 3948 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27638 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1948?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1948.

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August 24, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1948:

  • Manrico Ducceschi
  • Giacinto Molteni

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Muriel Siebert

    Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

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August 24, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1948:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1948 was Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue by Gordon MacRae, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 24, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue

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August 24, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Man's Gold

Dead Man's Gold

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Taylor

Starring: Lash La Rue, Al St. John, Peggy Stewart, Terry Frost

Night Time in Nevada

Night Time in Nevada

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Adele Mara, Andy Devine

Sunset Carson Rides Again

Sunset Carson Rides Again

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Oliver Drake

Starring: Sunset Carson, Al Terry, Pat Starling, Dan White

Saraband

Saraband

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson, Françoise Rosay

Luxury Liner

Luxury Liner

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Whorf

Starring: George Brent, Jane Powell, Lauritz Melchior, Frances Gifford

August 24, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gabrielle

Gabrielle

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Patrice Chéreau

Starring: Gabrielle

Country: United States of America

Around the Town

Around the Town

Release year: 1948

Starring: Kyle MacDonnell, Johnny Downs, Earl Wrightson

Country: United States of America

Princess Sagaphi

Princess Sagaphi

Release year: 1948

America Speaks

America Speaks

Release year: 1948

Champagne and Orchids

Champagne and Orchids

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1948?

On August 24, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1948?

On August 24, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1948?

On August 24, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for August 1948?

August 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1948 calendar looked like.

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