What happened this day in history December 1, 1948

What are the important events that happened on December 1, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 1, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 1, 1948 is the 336th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 30 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 18, 1948 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘trihectatriacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $249.85. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius 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 1, 1948 Historical Events

  • 1948
    Taman Shud Case: The body of an unidentified man is found in Adelaide, Australia; involving an undetectable poison and a secret code in a very rare book, the case remains unsolved and is “one of Australia’s most profound mysteries”.

Who were born on December 1, 1948?

  • 1948
    George Foster, American baseball player
  • 1948
    Tom Wright, English bishop and theologian

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