Sunday December 12, 1948: on this day

December 12, 1948 was the 347th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 12, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 1948, who was born and died on December 12, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1948, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Portrait of Jennie, directed by William Dieterle), TV series (e.g. The Eyes Have It) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1948?


December 12, 1948 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1948 can also be written as 12/12/1948 in the US and as 12/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

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December 12, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1948:

  • Malayan emergency: batang kali massacre : 14 members of the scots guards stationed in malaysia allegedly massacre 24 unarmed civilians and set fire to the village.

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December 12, 1948: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 24 - 21
  • Detroit Lions - Philadelphia Eagles : 21 - 45
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 31
  • Washington Redskins - New York Giants : 28 - 21
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December 12, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1948 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:59 pm and setting at 04:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1948.

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Who was born on December 12, 1948?


Famous people born on December 12, 1948:

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Randy Smith

    American basketball player (d. 2009).

  • Werner Roth

    Werner Roth was a successful soccer player known for his time with the New York Cosmos.

  • Ray Jackson

    Australian activist (b. 1941).

  • Colin Todd

    English football player and coach.

  • Françoise Panafieu

    French politician and member of the union for a popular movement, (ump) party.

  • Donald Maxwell
  • Bill Harkleroad
  • Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
  • Franco Cittadino
  • Uta Frommater
  • Paolino Stanzial
  • Roelof Wunderink
  • John Yuill

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

  • Fatma Girik
    Fatma Girik

    Turkish politician and actress.

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December 12, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 4 months old,

or 904 months and 6 days old,

or 3931 weeks and 4 days old,

or 27521 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1948?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1948.

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December 12, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1948:

  • Lucy Cotton

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1948:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1948:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality

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December 12, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Portrait of Jennie

Portrait of Jennie

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore, Lillian Gish

Country: United States of America

Yellow Sky

Yellow Sky

Release year: 1948

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gregory Peck, Anne Baxter, Richard Widmark, Robert Arthur

Country: United States of America

Force of Evil

Force of Evil

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Abraham Polonsky

Starring: John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain

Country: United States of America

Command Decision

Command Decision

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy

Enchantment

Enchantment

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Irving Reis

Starring: David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes, Farley Granger

December 12, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Eyes Have It

The Eyes Have It

Release year: 1948

Picture This

Picture This

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Stephen Herek

Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall

Release year: 1948

Starring: Perry Como, The Ray Charles Singers, Frank Gallop, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra

Country: United States of America

Young Broadway

Young Broadway

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1948?

On December 12, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1948?

On December 12, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1948?

On December 12, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

Find out more about December 12th

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for December 1948?

December 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1948 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 12, 1948