What are the important events that happened on September 17, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
September 17, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day
September 17, 1948 is the 261st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 105 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 4, 1948 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectahexacontahenagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $2,651.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 17, 1948 Historical Events
- 1948 –The Lehi (also known as the Stern gang) assassinates Count Folke Bernadotte, who was appointed by the UN to mediate between the Arab nations and Israel.
- 1948 –The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union.
Who were born on September 17, 1948?
- 1948 –Jeff MacNelly, American political cartoonist (d. 2000)
- 1948 –John Ritter, American actor (d. 2003)
- 1948 –Karl Alber, German footballer
- 1948 –Raphy Leavitt, Puerto Rican composer and salsa orchestra leader
Who died on September 17, 1948?
- 1948 –Folke Bernadotte, Swedish diplomat (b. 1895)
- 1948 –Ruth Benedict, American anthropologist (b. 1887)
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