What happened on Tuesday December 28, 1948?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1948:

• Assassination of Egyptian Prime Minister Mahmoud El Nokrashy Pasha On December 28, 1948, Egyptian Prime Minister Mahmoud El Nokrashy Pasha was assassinated by Abdel Meguid Ahmed Hassan, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, at the Ministry of the Interior in Cairo. Hassan, disguised in a police uniform, shot Nokrashy multiple times, leading to his death. This act was in response to Nokrashy's decision to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood earlier that month. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Battles of the Sinai Begin On December 28, 1948, the Battles of the Sinai commenced as part of Operation Horev. Israeli forces, including the Negev Brigade and the 82nd Battalion of the 8th Brigade, entered the Sinai Peninsula, capturing positions such as Umm Katef and Abu Ageila. The operation aimed to expel Egyptian forces from the region but faced international pressure, leading to Israel's withdrawal by January 2, 1949. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Israeli Defense Forces Cross into Sinai Peninsula On December 28, 1948, during Operation Horev, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) crossed into the Sinai Peninsula, marking a significant escalation in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. The IDF captured key positions, including Umm Katef and Abu Ageila, and advanced towards al-Arish, aiming to encircle Egyptian forces. This move led to international pressure, resulting in Israel's withdrawal from Sinai by January 2, 1949. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US Satellite Study Announcement The United States government announced a preliminary study to explore the potential of launching an Earth satellite, a precursor to the space race and satellite technology development.
• DC-3 Airliner Disappearance A DC-3 airliner (NC16002) mysteriously disappeared approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Miami, Florida, becoming one of the era's notable aviation mysteries. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Dutch Control of Middle Java The Dutch colonial forces established complete control over Middle Java, representing a significant moment in the Indonesian independence struggle.
• Jorge Velasquez: Notable Jockey Jorge Velasquez, a prominent jockey who would later win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1981, was noted on this date.

Events in 1948

December 28, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 28, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1948 can also be written as 12/28/1948 in the US and as 28/12/1948 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on December 28, 1948:

• Ziggy Modeliste

  Renowned American drummer known for his influential work in funk and jazz music, particularly as a founding member of The Meters.

Famous people born in 1948

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Famous people died on December 28, 1948:

• Mahmud al-Nuqrashi
• Bianca Bruno

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on December 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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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 28, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1948 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 03:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1948

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Someone born on December 28, 1948 is:

77 years 4 months old,

or 928 months and 27 days old,

or 4038 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28272 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1948?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 28, 1948.

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