What happened on Wednesday December 15, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1948:

• France's first atomic reactor Zoé begins operation On December 15, 1948, France's first atomic reactor, Zoé (EL-1), began experimental operation at Fort de Châtillon in Fontenay-aux-Roses, a suburb of Paris. Designed by Frédéric Joliot-Curie and Lew Kowarski, Zoé was a heavy-water reactor that produced a modest 150 kW of power by 1953. It marked a significant step in France's nuclear research and energy development. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Alger Hiss indicted for perjury On December 15, 1948, a federal grand jury indicted former U.S. State Department official Alger Hiss on two counts of perjury. The indictment stemmed from allegations that Hiss had lied under oath about providing classified documents to Whittaker Chambers and about his meetings with Chambers after 1937. Hiss denied the charges, and the case became a significant event in Cold War-era America. source: fbi.gov
• Shuangduiji Campaign The Shuangduiji Campaign, a significant military operation during the Chinese Civil War, commenced on December 15, 1948. This campaign was crucial in the context of the conflict between the Nationalists and Communists in China. source: britannica.com
• Northrop X-4 Bantam First Flight The Northrop X-4 Bantam, an innovative prototype twin-jet aircraft, completed its maiden flight, contributing to the advancement of aerospace technology in the post-World War II era.

Events in 1948

December 15, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1948

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1948

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December 15, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1948 can also be written as 12/15/1948 in the US and as 15/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1948 in December 1948 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1948:

• Cassandra Harris

  Australian actress best known for her role in the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only', who tragically died of cancer at age 43.

• Pascal Bruckner

  Prominent French writer and 'new philosopher' who critically explored his family's complex history, particularly his father's...

• Charlie Scott

  American basketball player active in the late 20th century.

• Marco Messeri
• Carlos Zíngaro

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1948:

• João Tamagnini Barbosa

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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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 15, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1948 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 07:44 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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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1948

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Someone born on December 15, 1948 is:

77 years 5 months old,

or 929 months and 9 days old,

or 4040 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28284 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1948?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1948.

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