What happened on Thursday January 29, 1948?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1948:

• Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist who opposed Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and religious tolerance. This tragic event shocked the world and marked a pivotal moment in India's post-independence history.
• 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz The Winter Olympics opened in St. Moritz, Switzerland, marking the first Winter Games held after World War II. This event symbolized international sports returning to normalcy after the global conflict.
• Mohammad Hatta Becomes Prime Minister of Indonesia Mohammad Hatta became the 3rd Prime Minister of Indonesia, succeeding Amir Sjarifuddin after the latter's resignation following controversy surrounding the Renville Agreement, a significant moment in Indonesia's struggle for independence.
• Tragic Plane Crash at Los Gatos Creek A devastating plane crash at Los Gatos Creek, California, resulted in the deaths of 4 US citizens and 28 deportees. The incident was later memorialized in a song by folk musician Woody Guthrie, drawing attention to the human cost of immigration policies.
• MLB Commissioner Fines Teams for Player Recruitment Commissioner Happy Chandler imposed a $500 fine on the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies for improperly signing high school players, highlighting early efforts to regulate baseball's talent acquisition practices.
• Bill Kirchen Born Bill Kirchen, a notable singer and guitarist known for his work with Commander Cody and Lost Planet Airmen, was born. He would later become an influential figure in the roots rock and Americana music scenes.
• Felice Taylor Born R&B singer Felice Taylor, known for her hit "I Feel Love Comin' On", was born. She would contribute to the vibrant R&B music landscape of her era.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1948

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1948

January 29, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1948 can also be written as 1/29/1948 in the US and as 29/1/1948 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1948 in January 1948 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1948:

• Marc Singer

  Canadian-American actor known for roles in television series and films, including the sci-fi miniseries 'V' and 'The Beastmaster'.

• Rick Smith (ice hockey)
• Cristina Saralegui

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1948:

• Prince Aimone

  Duke of aosta (b. 1900).

• Giacomo Appiotti

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1948 was Now Is The Hour by Gracie Fields, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Gracie Fields - Now Is The Hour
2. Bing Crosby - Now Is The Hour

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 29, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 1948

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Someone born on January 29, 1948 is:

77 years 3 months old,

or 927 months and 15 days old,

or 4032 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28230 days old,

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

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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

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

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