What happened this day in history December 26, 1948

What are the important events that happened on December 26, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 26, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 26, 1948 is the 361st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 5 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 13, 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 ‘trihectahexacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $25,296.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 26, 1948 Historical Events

  • 1948
    Cardinal József Mindszenty is arrested in Hungary and accused of treason and conspiracy.

Who were born on December 26, 1948?

  • 1948
    Candy Crowley, American journalist

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