October 6th, 1948, was a Wednesday. It was day 280 of 1948. The decade was the 1940s.
73 years, 8 months and 23 days have passed since October 6th, 1948.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
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In the late 1940s and 1950s, more and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television set. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
Cases of Polio were particularly high during this period of time and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.
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Television shows that people were watching in October, 1948.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1948.
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1948.
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1948.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 6th, 1954 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on October 6th.
Soccer player.
Born on October 6th, 1966
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.
Actress.
Born on October 6th, 1970
She was born exactly 22 years after this date.
Boxer.
Born on October 6th, 1978
He was born exactly 30 years after this date.
Social media personality.
Born on October 6th, 2000
She was born exactly 52 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on October 6th, 1948.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 6th, 1948.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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