Tuesday October 05, 1948: on this day

About October 5th, 1948, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake kills 110,000.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 1948 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kate Winslet, Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: A Song Is Born directed by Howard Hawks

More about October 5th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on October 5th, 1948.

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What day of the week was October 05, 1948?


October 05, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 279th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1948 can also be written as 10/5/1948 in the US and as 5/10/1948 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1948 in October 1948 calendar

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October 05, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1948:

  • The 1948 ashgabat earthquake kills 110,000.

October 05, 1948: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 05, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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October 05, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1948 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:16 am and setting at 07:48 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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Who was born on October 05, 1948?


Famous people born on October 05, 1948:

  • Delroy Wilson

    Jamaican reggae artist known for hits like 'Better Must Come' and 'I'm Still Waiting'.

  • Russell Mael

    American vocalist.

  • Carter Cornelius

    American r&b singer (cornelius brothers & sister rose).

  • Lucius Ross

    American pop guitarist (funkadelic - one nation under a groove).

  • Sal Viscuso in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Delroy George Wilson

    Singer.

  • Zoran Zivkovic

    Serbian writer.

  • Tawl Ross

    American guitarist (funkadelic).

  • Annita van Iersel
  • Bernardino Terracciano
  • Joseph Bruyère
  • Anna Tavano
  • Marcel Otte

Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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How old is someone born on October 05, 1948?


Someone born on October 05, 1948 is:

75 years 8 months old,

or 908 months and 8 days old,

or 3949 weeks and 2 days old,

or 27645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1948?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 05, 1948.

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October 05, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1948:

  • Umberto Coromaldi

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Ryzen Jobs

    Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Bravery Jobs

    Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.

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October 05, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 1948:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]

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October 05, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:

Welcome Aboard

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jean Becker

The Ford Theatre Hour

The Ford Theatre Hour

Release year: 1948

Starring: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Break the $250,000 Bank

Break the $250,000 Bank

Release year: 1948

Starring: Bert Parks, Ethel Waters

Country: United States of America

The Growing Paynes

The Growing Paynes

Release year: 1948

Starring: John Harvey, Judy Parrish, Edward Holmes, David Anderson

Country: United States of America

Elder Michaux

Elder Michaux

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on October 05, 1948?

On October 05, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1948?

On October 05, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 1948?

On October 05, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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Back in 1948

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. 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 October 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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 October 1948?

October 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Tuesday October 5, 1948