What happened on Saturday July 31, 1948?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1948:

• Krupp Trial Conclusion The Nuremberg Krupp Trial concluded, with one defendant being acquitted and eleven others receiving varying prison sentences. This trial was part of the post-World War II efforts to hold industrial leaders accountable for war crimes.
• Dedication of Idlewild Field (Kennedy Airport) US President Harry Truman officially dedicated Idlewild Field, which would later become John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking a significant milestone in New York's aviation infrastructure.
• USS Atomic Bomb Test Ship Sinking A naval vessel that had previously survived two atomic bomb tests was finally sunk during post-war naval target practice, using an aerial torpedo. This event represented the continued military evaluation of naval technologies in the aftermath of World War II.
• First State Transport Corporation in India West Bengal established India's first State Transport Corporation, a significant step in developing the newly independent nation's public transportation infrastructure.
• Brigadoon Broadway Closing The musical Brigadoon concluded its successful Broadway run at the Ziegfeld Theater after 581 performances, representing a notable achievement in musical theater during the late 1940s.

Events in 1948

July 31, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1948

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1948

July 31, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1948 can also be written as 7/31/1948 in the US and as 31/7/1948 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1948 in July 1948 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1948:

• Russell Morris

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• Pascal Ory

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• Alain Nadaud

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on July 31st

July 31, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1948 was You Call Everybody Darlin' by Anne Vincent, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Anne Vincent - You Call Everybody Darlin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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July 31, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:53 am and setting at 05:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1948

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Someone born on July 31, 1948 is:

76 years 9 months old,

or 921 months and 14 days old,

or 4006 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28046 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1948?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 31, 1948.

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