Tuesday October 26, 1948: on this day

October 26, 1948 was the 300th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1948, who was born and died on October 26, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters), movies (e.g. Joan of Arc, directed by Victor Fleming), TV series (e.g. Welcome Aboard) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1948?


October 26, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 300th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1948 can also be written as 10/26/1948 in the US and as 26/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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October 26, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1948:

  • Killer smog settles into donora, pennsylvania.

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October 26, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 02:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.

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Who was born on October 26, 1948?


Famous people born on October 26, 1948:

  • Bruce Hammerslough

    American astrologer.

  • Toby Harrah

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Marshall Colt in New Orleans

    Louisiana, usa; actor.

  • Richard Mallié
  • Allan Warren
  • Marshall Colt
  • Thomas Becker
  • Paolo Tordi
  • Heinrich Strasser

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 5 months old,

or 905 months and 30 days old,

or 3939 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27575 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1948?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1948.

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October 26, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1948:

  • Gino Rossini

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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October 26, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1948:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 26, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Buttons and Bows

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October 26, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Victor Fleming

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, José Ferrer, Francis L. Sullivan, J. Carrol Naish

Country: United States of America

Thunder in the Pines

Thunder in the Pines

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Robert Gordon

Starring: George Reeves, Ralph Byrd, Greg McClure, Michael Whalen

The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm

Country: United States of America

Unfaithfully Yours

Unfaithfully Yours

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Preston Sturges

Starring: Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell, Rudy Vallee, Barbara Lawrence

Angel on the Amazon

Angel on the Amazon

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne, Constance Bennett

October 26, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

Studio One in Hollywood

Studio One in Hollywood

Release year: 1948

Starring: Betty Furness

Country: United States of America

Newsweek Views the News

Newsweek Views the News

Release year: 1948

Paris Cavalcade of Fashions

Paris Cavalcade of Fashions

Release year: 1948

The Singing Lady

The Singing Lady

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1948?

On October 26, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1948?

On October 26, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1948?

On October 26, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1948?

October 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1948 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 26, 1948