What happened on Sunday February 29, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 29, 1948:

• Stern Gang Train Bombing in Mandatory Palestine On February 29, 1948, the Stern Gang (Lehi), a Jewish paramilitary organization, conducted a devastating terrorist attack by bombing the Cairo-Haifa train, resulting in the deaths of 27 British soldiers. This attack was part of the escalating violence during the final months of the British Mandate of Palestine, as Jewish militant groups sought to pressure British forces to withdraw from the region.

Events in 1948

February 29, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 29, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 1948

February 29, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1948 can also be written as 2/29/1948 in the US and as 29/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 29, 1948:

• Gérard Darmon

  French Jewish actor and singer known for his role in the iconic film 'Diva' directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.

• Patricia A. McKillip

  Renowned American fantasy author known for her lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 29th

Famous people died on February 29, 1948:

• Robert Barrington-Ward

  English journalist and barrister (d. 1948).

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 29th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 29, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 09:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 1948

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Someone born on February 29, 1948 is:

77 years 3 months old,

or 927 months and 27 days old,

or 4034 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28241 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1948?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1948.

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