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see horoscope and birth chart for December 29, 1948What happened on Wednesday December 29, 1948?
About December 29th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: The UN Security Council passed a British-sponsored resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Negev desert and establishing a neutral zone between Israeli and Egyptian forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
- Day of the week: December 29th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Wake of the Red Witch directed by Edward Ludwig
More about December 29th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on December 29th, 1948.
Table of contents
- December 29, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 29, 1948?
- Who was born on December 29, 1948?
- December 29, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- December 29, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 29, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 29, 1948?
- Back in 1948
December 29, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 29, 1948:
- UN Security Council Demands Negev Desert Ceasefire The UN Security Council passed a British-sponsored resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Negev desert and establishing a neutral zone between Israeli and Egyptian forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
- US Begins Satellite Program Planning The US State Department officially announced initial work on developing capabilities for placing objects into Earth orbit, marking an early step in the eventual space exploration efforts that would lead to the Space Race.
- First US Defense Secretary Reports on Satellite Program James V. Forrestal, the first United States Secretary of Defense, reported to President Harry Truman about the earth satellite program, noting its coordination under the Committee on Guided Missiles and highlighting early US interest in space exploration.
- Canada Recognizes Israel Canada formally recognized the State of Israel, becoming one of the early international supporters of the newly established nation and contributing to its diplomatic legitimacy.
- Rape of Lucretia Opera Performance in NYC Benjamin Britten's opera 'The Rape of Lucretia' opened at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, running for 23 performances and showcasing a significant work of mid-20th century classical music.
December 29, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 29, 1948?
December 29, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 29, 1948 can also be written as 12/29/1948 in the US and as 29/12/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 29, 1948?
Famous people born on December 29, 1948:
- Peter Robinson
Northern Irish politician who served as the 3rd First Minister of Northern Ireland, playing a significant role in the region's political...
December 29, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 29, 1948:
- Harry Farjeon
British composer and music teacher (b. 1878).
- Guido De Ruggiero
- Michele Romano
December 29, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 29, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 29, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 29, 1948 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 December 29, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:57 am and setting at 04:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.
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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 1948
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Someone born on December 29, 1948 is:
76 years 4 months old,
or 916 months and 15 days old,
or 3985 weeks
or 27895 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1948?
There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 29, 1948.
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Back in 1948
