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see horoscope and birth chart for October 31, 1948What happened on Sunday October 31, 1948?
About October 31st, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 31, 1948, the Soviet Union achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by launching an R-1 missile, which became the first Soviet launch to reach space. This early rocket launch was a precursor to the Soviet Union's future space achievements and marked the beginning of their ambitious space program that would later lead to groundbreaking missions like Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight.
- Day of the week: October 31st, 1948 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters
- Popular movie: Joan of Arc directed by Victor Fleming
More about October 31st, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on October 31st, 1948.
Table of contents
- October 31, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 31, 1948?
- Who was born on October 31, 1948?
- October 31, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 31, 1948?
- Back in 1948
October 31, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1948:
- Soviet Union's First Space Launch On October 31, 1948, the Soviet Union achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by launching an R-1 missile, which became the first Soviet launch to reach space. This early rocket launch was a precursor to the Soviet Union's future space achievements and marked the beginning of their ambitious space program that would later lead to groundbreaking missions like Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight.
- Israeli Forces Capture Upper Galilee in Operation Hiram During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Israeli Defense Forces launched Operation Hiram, a strategic military campaign that successfully captured the Upper Galilee region from Arab forces. This operation was a significant territorial advancement that expanded Israeli control in the northern part of the newly established state, solidifying Israel's defensive and strategic positioning.
October 31, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 31, 1948: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Boston Yanks - Washington Redskins : 21 - 59
- Chicago Cardinals - Los Angeles Rams : 27 - 22
- Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 20 - 24
- New York Giants - Chicago Bears : 14 - 35
- Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 34 - 7
What day of the week was October 31, 1948?
October 31, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 305th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1948 can also be written as 10/31/1948 in the US and as 31/10/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 31, 1948?
Famous people born on October 31, 1948:
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Michael KitchenEnglish actor and television producer known for his roles in 'Foyle's War' and various BBC productions.
- Monique Olivier
French serial killer who collaborated with her husband Michel Fourniret in a series of horrific murders of women and teenage girls across...
- Kenneth Feld
American entertainment producer who owned and managed Ringling Bros.
- Diane Linkletter
Daughter of Art Linkletter who tragically died by suicide during an apparent LSD-induced psychotic episode in Hollywood.
- Franco Gasparri
Italian actor (d. 1999).
October 31, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinning Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
- Dinning Sisters - Buttons and Bows
October 31, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 31, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1948 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 05:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1948.
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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 1948
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Someone born on October 31, 1948 is:
76 years 5 months old,
or 917 months and 23 days old,
or 3990 weeks and 3 days old,
or 27933 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 1948?
There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 31, 1948.
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