What are the important events that happened on August 15, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 15, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 15, 1948 is the 228th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 2, 1948 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $265.52. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Rat is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 15, 1948 Historical Events
- 1948 –The Republic of Korea is established south of the 38th parallel north.
Who were born on August 15, 1948?
- 1948 –George Ryton, British engineer
- 1948 –Patsy Gallant, Canadian pop singer
- 1948 –Uschi Digard, American pornographic actress and model
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