What happened on Monday October 04, 1948?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1948:

• Montgomery Leads Western European Defense Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery was appointed as the head of the Western European defense organization, with a distinguished leadership team including French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, British Air Marshal Sir James Robb, and French Vice Admiral Robert Jaujard. This strategic appointment came during the early years of the Cold War, signaling the Western Allies' commitment to collective defense.
• World Council of Churches Established The World Council of Churches was formally established under the leadership of W. Fisherman (likely a transcription error for Willem Adolph Visser 't Hooft), marking a significant moment in global ecumenical cooperation and interfaith dialogue in the post-war era.
• French Coal Miners' Communist-Led Strike Approximately 300,000 French coal miners initiated a nationwide strike directed by the Communist Party, highlighting the significant labor tensions and political dynamics in post-World War II France. This strike reflected the broader ideological struggles of the era and the power of organized labor.
• Cleveland Indians Win Historic AL Playoff Game In a decisive moment of baseball history, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-0 in the first American League playoff game. This game was a pivotal moment in determining the team's path to the World Series, showcasing the Indians' dominance in the 1948 season.

Events in 1948

October 04, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1948

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1948

October 04, 1948: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Chicago Cardinals : 28 - 17

October 04, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1948 can also be written as 10/4/1948 in the US and as 4/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1948:

• Linda McMahon

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• Jean Jean Boyer (organist)
• Roy Evans
• Tom Webster

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1948:

• Georg Kulenkampff
• John Miesel

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on October 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 07:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1948

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Someone born on October 04, 1948 is:

76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months

or 3995 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27971 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1948?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 04, 1948.

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