What happened on Tuesday May 25, 1948?

About May 25th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: General Motors successfully averted a potential workers' strike by agreeing to raise wages by 11 cents per hour for 225,000 employees through a collective bargaining agreement, demonstrating labor relations dynamics of the era.
  • Day of the week: May 25th, 1948 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Love Somebody by Doris Day & Buddy Clark
  • Popular movie: Shed No Tears directed by Jean Yarbrough

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May 25, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1948:

  • General Motors Wage Increase Agreement General Motors successfully averted a potential workers' strike by agreeing to raise wages by 11 cents per hour for 225,000 employees through a collective bargaining agreement, demonstrating labor relations dynamics of the era.
  • First Television Broadcast in San Francisco San Francisco marked a significant milestone in media technology by receiving its first television broadcast, signaling the beginning of a new era of visual communication and entertainment.
  • Birth of Klaus Meine, Scorpions Lead Singer Klaus Meine was born in Hanover, Germany, who would later become the lead singer of the internationally renowned rock band Scorpions, famous for hits like 'No One Like You'.
  • Ben Hogan Wins 30th PGA Championship Ben Hogan secured victory at the 30th PGA Championship, held at Norwood Hills Country Club in Saint Louis, Missouri, further cementing his legendary status in professional golf.
  • Founding of United Church of Christ in Philippines The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) was established at Ellinwood Malate Church in Manila, marking an important moment in the country's religious landscape and ecumenical history.

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

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What day of the week was May 25, 1948?


May 25, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1948 can also be written as 5/25/1948 in the US and as 25/5/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 25, 1948?


Famous people born on May 25, 1948:

  • Klaus Meine

    Klaus Meine is a renowned German rock musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the legendary hard rock band Scorpions, who have been...

  • Daniel Fidelin

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May 25, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1948:

  • Witold Pilecki

    A heroic Polish resistance fighter during World War II who voluntarily entered Auschwitz concentration camp to gather intelligence about...

  • Sidney Preston Osborn

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May 25, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1948 was Love Somebody by Doris Day & Buddy Clark, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

  1. - Love Somebody youtube
  2. - Nature Boy youtube
  3. - You Can't be True Dear youtube
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May 25, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 25, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 25, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:24 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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How old is someone born on May 25, 1948?


Someone born on May 25, 1948 is:

76 years 11 months old,

or 923 months and 8 days old,

or 4014 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28102 days old,

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

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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

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

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