What happened on Friday September 24, 1948?

About September 24th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Jinan, a significant engagement during the Chinese Civil War, ended with a decisive victory for the Communist forces, further advancing their control in the region.
  • Day of the week: September 24th, 1948 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Boarding House Blues directed by Josh Binney

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September 24, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1948:

  • Battle of Jinan Concludes The Battle of Jinan, a significant engagement during the Chinese Civil War, ended with a decisive victory for the Communist forces, further advancing their control in the region.
  • Honda Motor Company Established Soichiro Honda officially founded the Honda Motor Company, marking the beginning of what would become one of the world's most significant automotive and motorcycle manufacturers.
  • Israeli Air Force Launches Secret Operation The Israeli Air Force initiated Operation Velvetta, a covert mission to transport Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft purchased from Czechoslovakia, which was crucial for Israel's early military capabilities.
  • Axis Sally Pleads Not Guilty Mildred Gillars, known as 'Axis Sally', pleaded not guilty to charges of broadcasting Nazi propaganda during World War II in a Washington DC court.
  • American League Baseball Race Tightens The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians were tied for first place in the American League, creating an intense pennant race during the 1948 baseball season.

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September 24, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 24, 1948: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Philadelphia Eagles - Chicago Cardinals : 14 - 21
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What day of the week was September 24, 1948?


September 24, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 268th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1948 can also be written as 9/24/1948 in the US and as 24/9/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 24, 1948?


Famous people born on September 24, 1948:

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Legendary comedian and actor known for his versatile character work on Saturday Night Live and NewsRadio.

  • Gordon Clapp

    Character actor best known for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy in the long-running police drama NYPD Blue.

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September 24, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 24, 1948:

  • Warren William
    Warren William

    Actor (fear wolf man, madame x), is killed at 53.

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September 24, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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September 24, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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September 24, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 24, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 02:09 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 September 24, 1948?


Someone born on September 24, 1948 is:

76 years 7 months old,

or 919 months and 10 days old,

or 3997 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27981 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1948?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 24, 1948.

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