What happened on Friday April 30, 1948?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1948:

• Organization of American States Established On April 30, 1948, the Organization of American States (OAS) was officially established during the Ninth International Conference of American States in Bogotá, Colombia. This significant diplomatic event saw the United States and 20 Latin American nations signing a charter to create a regional intergovernmental organization aimed at promoting cooperation, solidarity, and mutual support among American states.
• US Nuclear Test at Enwetak The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at the Enwetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, part of the ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing program during the early Cold War period.
• RAND Corporation Founded The RAND Corporation was established as an independent nonprofit policy research and analysis institution, dedicated to improving decision-making through objective research and analysis across various sectors.
• Land Rover Debuts at Amsterdam Motor Show The iconic Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show, marking the introduction of a revolutionary off-road vehicle that would become a global symbol of rugged automotive engineering.
• Franklin Half Dollar Introduced The United States Mint released the 1948 Franklin half dollar into circulation, featuring Benjamin Franklin's portrait, designed by John R. Sinnock, replacing the Walking Liberty half dollar.
• "Inside USA" Theater Production The theatrical production "Inside USA" opened at the Century Theater in New York City, running for 339 performances and offering audiences a unique perspective on American life and culture.

Events in 1948

April 30, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1948

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 30, 1948:

• Robert Tarjan

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1948:

• Franz Eichhorst
• Wilhelm von Thoma

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on April 30th

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.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - The Dickey-Bird Song

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 1948

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Someone born on April 30, 1948 is:

77 years and 14 days old,

or 924 months and 14 days old,

or 4019 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28138 days old,

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

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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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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