Friday April 30, 1948: on this day

April 30, 1948 was the 121st day of the year 1948, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1948, who was born and died on April 30, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Dickey-Bird Song by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Pirate, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1948?


April 30, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1948 can also be written as 4/30/1948 in the US and as 30/4/1948 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1948 in April 1948 calendar

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April 30, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1948:

  • Inside usa opens at century theater nyc for 339 performances
  • Us performs atmospheric nuclear test at enwetak.
  • The us mint releases the 1948 franklin half dollar to circulation.
  • In bogota, colombia, the organization of american states is established.
  • The land rover is unveiled at the amsterdam motor show.
  • May ndash the rand corporation is established as an independent nonprofit policy research and analysis institution.

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April 30, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 30, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1948 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 12:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1948.

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Who was born on April 30, 1948?


Famous people born on April 30, 1948:

  • Perry King
    Perry King

    American actor.

  • Elloree Ullman

    Talented photographer known for capturing stunning black and white portraits.

  • Ilamae Hawkins

    Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Leonell Stewart

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

  • Gilmer Crockett

    Notable novelist known for his impactful literary works.

  • Pierre Pagé

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Wayne Kramer

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Alexander Onassis

    Aristotle onassis, a greek shipping magnate (d. 1973), was the son.

  • Margit Papp

    Hungarian athlete.

  • Perry King in Alliance

    Ohio, usa; actor.

  • Francesco La Rocca
  • Roberto Pessi
  • Roger Ridley
  • Henry McCully
  • Robert Tarjan

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 11 months old,

or 911 months and 21 days old,

or 3964 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27749 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1948?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1948.

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April 30, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1948:

  • Franz Eichhorst
  • Wilhelm von Thoma
  • Bartul Čulić

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 30th

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April 30, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1948:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1948:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1948:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1948 was The Dickey-Bird Song by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

April 30, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Dickey-Bird Song

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April 30, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Pirate

The Pirate

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper

Country: United States of America

The Fuller Brush Man

The Fuller Brush Man

Release year: 1948

Directed by: S. Sylvan Simon

Starring: Red Skelton, Janet Blair, Don McGuire, Hillary Brooke

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Laurence Olivier

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight

Country: United States of America

On an Island with You

On an Island with You

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban, Jimmy Durante

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Max Ophüls

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Musical Almanac

Musical Almanac

Release year: 1948

Broadway Jamboree

Broadway Jamboree

Release year: 1948

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Barney Blake, Police Reporter

Release year: 1948

Starring: Gene O'Donnell, Judy Parrish

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on April 30, 1948?

On April 30, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1948?

On April 30, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1948?

On April 30, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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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 April 1948?

April 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1948 calendar looked like.

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