What happened on Monday June 28, 1948?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1948:

• Berlin Airlift begins The Berlin Airlift officially began on June 28, 1948, as Allied forces commenced airlifting supplies to West Berlin in response to the Soviet blockade. This operation lasted until May 1949 and was crucial in sustaining the city's population. source: britannica.com
• Fukui earthquake The Fukui earthquake struck on June 28, 1948, with a magnitude of 7.1, causing significant damage and loss of life in Fukui, Japan. It highlighted the seismic risks in the region and led to improvements in building codes. source: britannica.com
• First Black British boxing champion On June 28, 1948, Randolph Turpin became the first Black British boxing champion by defeating the reigning champion, Sugar Ray Robinson. This victory was a significant milestone in sports history and racial representation in the UK. source: bbc.com

Events in 1948

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

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June 28, 1948 was a Monday and it was the 180th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1948 can also be written as 6/28/1948 in the US and as 28/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1948:

• Kathy Bates

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• Sergei Bodrov

  Russian-American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films.

• Deborah Moggach

  Renowned English novelist and screenwriter, best known for her novel 'Tulip Fever' and for writing the screenplay for 'The Best Exotic...

• Harold Schechter
• Kenneth Alan Ribet

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1948:

• Virgil Šček
• Arturo Stanghellini
• Nikolaj Il'ič Podvojskij
• Elena da Persico

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on June 28th

June 28, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1948 was Nature Boy by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Sarah Vaughan - Nature Boy
2. Gordon MacRae - It's Magic
3. Blue Barron & His Orchestra - You Were Only Fooling
4. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - Bluebird of Happiness

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 01:03 pm.

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 28, 1948

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Someone born on June 28, 1948 is:

77 years 10 months old,

or 934 months and 26 days old,

or 4064 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28454 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 28th 2026.

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

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

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