What happened on Thursday October 28, 1948?

Here's what happened on October 28, 1948:

• Nuremberg High Command Trial Concludes The High Command Trial at Nuremberg concluded, marking a significant moment in post-World War II international justice. Of the fourteen original defendants, two were acquitted, one (Johannes Blaskowitz) committed suicide, and the remaining defendants received prison sentences ranging from three years to life imprisonment.
• Al-Dawayima Massacre During the Arab-Israeli War, the Al-Dawayima massacre began, a tragic event involving violent conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian civilians, resulting in significant loss of life and contributing to the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Flag of Israel Adopted The State of Israel officially adopted its national flag, featuring the Star of David (Shield of David) in blue between two horizontal blue stripes on a white background, symbolizing the Jewish people's historical and cultural identity.
• Nobel Prize for DDT Discovery Swiss chemist Paul Muller was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research on the insecticidal properties of DDT, a chemical that would later become controversial due to its environmental and health impacts.
• Donora Smog Disaster A severe ecological disaster occurred in Donora, Pennsylvania, where industrial air pollution caused a deadly atmospheric inversion, resulting in significant health impacts and numerous fatalities. This event became a pivotal moment in environmental awareness and air quality regulation.

Events in 1948

October 28, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 28, 1948

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 1948

October 28, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1948 can also be written as 10/28/1948 in the US and as 28/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

Famous people born on October 28, 1948:

• Telma Hopkins

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Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on October 28th

October 28, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

1. Dinning Sisters - Buttons and Bows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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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 28, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 28, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 28, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 03:44 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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Your place in the Universe on October 28, 1948

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Someone born on October 28, 1948 is:

76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 16 days old,

or 3993 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27957 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 28, 1948?

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 28, 1948.

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