What happened on Saturday February 28, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1948:

• Accra riots spark Gold Coast independence movement On February 28, 1948, riots broke out in Accra, Gold Coast (now Ghana), igniting a movement for independence from British colonial rule. The unrest was fueled by economic grievances and political repression, leading to increased demands for self-governance and ultimately contributing to Ghana's independence in 1957. source: britannica.com
• Steven Chu born Steven Chu, the American physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, was born on February 28, 1948. He is known for his work in laser cooling and his contributions to the field of physics, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997. source: britannica.com
• Mike Figgis born Mike Figgis, the British film director and screenwriter, was born on February 28, 1948. He is best known for his work on films such as 'Leaving Las Vegas' and 'Timecode,' which have garnered critical acclaim and awards. source: britannica.com
• Bud Gartiser Sets Low Hurdles World Record Athlete Bud Gartiser established a new world record in the 50-yard low hurdles, completing the race in an impressive 6.8 seconds, showcasing the evolving standards of athletic performance in mid-20th century track and field.

Events in 1948

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

LIFE magazines from February 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1948

Your poster from February 28, 1948

February 28, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1948 can also be written as 2/28/1948 in the US and as 28/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1948:

• Bernadette Peters

  Bernadette Peters is an American actress, singer, and children's book author, widely recognized for her work on Broadway and in film and television. Known for her distinctive voice and critically acclaimed performances, she has become one of the most celebrated interpreters of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals. [bio]

• Mercedes Ruehl

  Mercedes Ruehl is an award-winning American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She achieved widespread recognition for her role in 'The Fisher King', which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• Mike Figgis

  Mike Figgis is an English film director, screenwriter, and composer, best known for directing the acclaimed film 'Leaving Las Vegas' (1995), for which he received Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. [bio]

• Steven Chu

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist who served as the United States Secretary of Energy from 2009 to 2013.

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1948:

• Zhou Fohai
• Gerhard Flesch

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1948 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 09:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1948

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Someone born on February 28, 1948 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 27 days old,

or 4082 weeks and 2 days old,

or 28576 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 28th 2027.

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

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

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