What happened on Thursday June 24, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1948:

• Soviet Union initiates Berlin Blockade On June 24, 1948, the Soviet Union began blocking all rail, road, and water access to West Berlin, leading to the Berlin Airlift by Western Allies to supply the city. source: britannica.com
• Berlin Blockade Begins On June 24, 1948, the Soviet Union initiated the Berlin Blockade by cutting off all land and water routes to West Berlin, aiming to force the Western Allies to abandon the city. This action marked a significant escalation in Cold War tensions. source: britannica.com
• Military Selective Service Act enacted On June 24, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Military Selective Service Act into law, establishing the current implementation of the Selective Service System. This act replaced the previous Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, which had expired in March 1947. source: britannica.com
• Thomas Dewey nominated at Republican National Convention On June 24, 1948, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey was nominated for president at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He secured the nomination on the third ballot, defeating opponents such as Senator Robert A. Taft and former Governor Harold Stassen. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1948

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

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June 24, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 176th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1948 can also be written as 6/24/1948 in the US and as 24/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1948:

• Patrick Moraz

  Swiss progressive rock keyboardist known for his work with the Moody Blues and the progressive rock band Refugee.

• Armel Job

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 24th

June 24, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1948 was Twelfth Street Rag by Pee Wee Hunt Orch, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Pee Wee Hunt Orch - Twelfth Street Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1948

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Someone born on June 24, 1948 is:

77 years 11 months old,

or 935 months

or 4065 weeks and 3 days old,

or 28458 days old,

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

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 24th 2026.

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

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

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