What happened on Saturday October 09, 1948?

About October 9th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: At a Conservative Party conference in Llandudno, Wales, Winston Churchill delivered a critical geopolitical speech urging the United States to maintain its nuclear weapons reserve. He argued that Western nations were more likely to achieve a peaceful settlement if they retained atomic power before the Soviet Union developed similar capabilities.
  • Day of the week: October 9th, 1948 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: A Song Is Born directed by Howard Hawks

More about October 9th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on October 9th, 1948.

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October 09, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 09, 1948:

  • Churchill's Nuclear Weapons Warning At a Conservative Party conference in Llandudno, Wales, Winston Churchill delivered a critical geopolitical speech urging the United States to maintain its nuclear weapons reserve. He argued that Western nations were more likely to achieve a peaceful settlement if they retained atomic power before the Soviet Union developed similar capabilities.
  • Notable Births on October 9, 1948 Several significant individuals were born on this date: Jackson Browne (singer-songwriter), Ciaran Carson (poet and novelist), and Oliver Hart (economist and Nobel Prize laureate).
  • WXYZ TV Channel 7 Launches in Detroit WXYZ Television Channel 7, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Detroit, Michigan, marking an important milestone in the city's media and communication landscape.
  • Margaret Whiting's Billboard Chart Success 'A Tree in the Meadow' by Margaret Whiting reached the top of the Billboard singles charts, highlighting the popular music trends of the late 1940s.

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October 09, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 09, 1948: What were the main match results that day?

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  • Boston Yanks - Detroit Lions : 17 - 14
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What day of the week was October 09, 1948?


October 09, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1948 can also be written as 10/9/1948 in the US and as 9/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 09, 1948?


Famous people born on October 09, 1948:

  • Jackson Browne

    Jackson Browne is a prominent American rock singer-songwriter of the 1970s and 1980s, known for his poetic lyrics and significant...

  • Claude Naisse

    Claude Naisse was a French criminal known for elaborate confidence schemes, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals through deceptive...

  • Oliver Hart (economist)
  • Oliver Hart

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October 09, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 09, 1948:

  • Anselmo Marabini
  • Joseph Wedderburn

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October 09, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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October 09, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 09, 1948 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:35 pm and setting at 10:22 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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How old is someone born on October 09, 1948?


Someone born on October 09, 1948 is:

76 years 6 months old,

or 918 months and 25 days old,

or 3995 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27966 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1948?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1948.

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