Your place in the Universe on 1948
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Get your map!The Highlights of 1948: A Year That Shaped the Future
1948 (MCMXLVIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1948th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1948 a year special to you? Discover what 1948 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1948, 1948 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1948, how old is someone born in 1948 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1948.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1948 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1948
- Who was the U.S. President in 1948?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1948?
- Who was the Pope in 1948?
- 1948: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1948?
- What was the most popular movie in 1948?
- What was the best selling book in 1948?
- How old is someone born in 1948?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1948?
What was 1948 known for ?
- 1948 saw a world weary from war. Only a few years removed from the Second World War, there was no rest for the weary to be found. The great task of rebuilding and adjusting to a new geopolitical environment was now at hand.
- This began with the Marshall Plan of the United States. Authorizing billions of dollars in aid to over a dozen countries, the aim of this program was to help facilitate the recovery process for countries that were devastated by the war. At the same time, the world was now in a geopolitical bipolar environment. There were now only two great powers – the United States and the Soviet Union. Having witnessed the spread of communism, the United States did not wish to see Western Europe slip into the communist, Soviet orbit of influence. The idea was that if the United States gives a significant amount of economic aid to her Western allies, those countries would be less likely to collapse and spark a communist uprising.
- The end of World War II also brought with it another step toward the dissolution of European empires and colonialism in general. With that, there was a very significant development this year in the Middle East that, in part, occurred because of the lessening grip of European rule in the region. In May of 1948, Israel declared independence, and this sparked the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. During this conflict, the countries of Egypt, Transjordan, Syria, and Iraq sent military forces against Israel. When this occurred, formal British control over the region was truly finished.
- In yet another event that helped bring some closure to the Second World War, in November of this year, an international war crimes tribunal sentenced seven Japanese government and military officials to death for their role in war crimes committed during World War II by the Japanese Empire.
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Key World Leaders of 1948
Who was the U.S. President in 1948?
In 1948, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953. His administration ended World War II by using atomic bombs and launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1948?
In 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour). His administration established the National Health Service and oversaw the creation of the modern welfare state.
Who was the Pope in 1948?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1948 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1948: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Harry S. Truman
In 1948, Harry S. Truman was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Truman was elected in his own right as President of the United States in 1948, which is considered to be one of the greatest election upsets in American history.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1948?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1948, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Twelfth Street Rag by Pee Wee Hunt Orch
What was the most popular movie in 1948?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Red River by Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson
What was the best selling book in 1948?
How old is someone born in 1948?
Someone born in 1948 is 77 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1948?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1948 was the Year of the Rat.
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