What happened on Friday June 25, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 25, 1948:

• Berlin Airlift Begins The Berlin Airlift, a critical Cold War humanitarian and strategic operation, commenced in response to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin. This massive aerial supply mission would ultimately deliver over 2.3 million tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the besieged city, demonstrating Western resolve against Soviet pressure.
• Displaced Persons Act Passed The United States Congress passed the Displaced Persons Act, a landmark immigration policy that allowed more than 200,000 European refugees, many of whom were Holocaust survivors and World War II displaced persons, to immigrate to the United States beyond existing quota restrictions. This act represented a significant humanitarian response to the aftermath of World War II.
• 1948 Summer Olympics in London The 1948 Summer Olympics, also known as the 'Austerity Games', were held in London, United Kingdom. These were the first Olympic Games held after World War II and symbolized international recovery and unity. The games were notable for their modest scale and post-war resourcefulness.
• Joe Louis Retains Boxing Championship Legendary boxer Joe Louis successfully defended his heavyweight championship by knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 11th round. This fight further cemented Louis's status as one of the most significant boxers in American sports history.

Events in 1948

June 25, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 25, 1948

Newspapers from Jun. 25, 1948

June 25, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 177th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 25, 1948 can also be written as 6/25/1948 in the US and as 25/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 25, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 25, 1948:

• Catherine Michel

  Renowned French harpist who was a solo harpist in the National Orchestra of France and taught at prestigious music institutions in Zurich...

• Marc Brillouet
• Andrée Ruth Shammah
• Michael Lembeck
• Manuel Bento

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 25th

Famous people died on June 25, 1948:

• William C. Lee

  American general (b. 1895).

• Dénes Berinkey
• Ettore Sportiello

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 25th

June 25, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 25, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 25, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 25, 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 25, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 10:02 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 25, 1948

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Someone born on June 25, 1948 is:

76 years 10 months old,

or 922 months and 19 days old,

or 4011 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28082 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 25, 1948?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 25, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 25, 1948.

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