December 21st, 1948, was a Tuesday. It was day 356 of 1948. The decade was the 1940s.
74 years, 3 months and 11 days have passed since December 21st, 1948.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
People who were born on this exact date.
These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on December 21st, 1948.
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 December, 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 of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 21st, 1954, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 21st.
Actress.
Born on December 21st, 1937
She turned 11 on this day in 1948.
Musician. Deceased
Born on December 21st, 1940
He turned 8 on this day in 1948.
Actress.
Born on December 21st, 1955
She was born exactly 7 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on December 21st, 1957
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on December 21st, 1966
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.
French president.
Born on December 21st, 1977
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.
Youtube personality. Deceased
Born on December 21st, 1980
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.
Actor.
Born on December 21st, 1983
He was born exactly 35 years after this date.
Soccer player.
Born on December 21st, 1996
He was born exactly 48 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on December 21st, 1948.
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
John A. Costello was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception estimates for this date.
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