What happened on Wednesday March 31, 1948?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1948:

• Marshall Plan Aid Act Passed The United States Congress passed the Marshall Aid Act, a landmark economic recovery program designed to rehabilitate and rebuild war-torn European countries in the aftermath of World War II. This legislation was crucial in preventing economic collapse and communist expansion in Western Europe.
• Cairo–Haifa Train Bombing The Jewish militant group Lehi carried out the second of two Cairo–Haifa train bombings, resulting in the tragic death of 40 civilians, predominantly Arabs. This violent incident was part of the escalating tensions during the lead-up to the establishment of the State of Israel.
• Dodgertown Opens, Breaking Racial Barriers The Brooklyn Dodgers opened Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida, a significant moment in baseball history that symbolized progress in civil rights. This integrated spring training facility represented an important step towards racial integration in professional sports.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1948

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1948

March 31, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 91st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1948 can also be written as 3/31/1948 in the US and as 31/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1948:

• Rhea Perlman

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Carla Tortelli in the popular sitcom 'Cheers'.

• Al Gore

  Former US Vice President, environmental activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his work on climate change awareness.

• Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr.

  Prize laureate for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for...

• Enrique Vila-Matas

  Renowned Spanish novelist and essayist celebrated for his innovative and experimental literary style.

• Gary Doer

  Canadian politician who served as the 20th Premier of Manitoba and later became a diplomat.

• Gustaaf Van Cauter

  Belgian cyclist.

• Newfoundland (island)
• Edward Lachman

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1948:

• Egon Kisch
• Paul Matthes

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1948 was Sabre Dance Boogie by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 29th and April 4th.

1. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Sabre Dance Boogie
2. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - Baby Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 10:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1948

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Someone born on March 31, 1948 is:

77 years 1 month old,

or 925 months and 14 days old,

or 4024 weeks

or 28168 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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