What happened this day in history July 8, 1948

What are the important events that happened on July 8, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 8, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 8, 1948 is the 190th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 176 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 25, 1948 – a Thursday. 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 ‘hectaenneacontagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $265.91. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby 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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July 8, 1948 Historical Events

  • 1948
    The United States Air Force accepts its first female recruits into a program called Women in the Air Force (WAF).

Who were born on July 8, 1948?

  • 1948
    Raffi, Egyptian born Canadian children’s entertainer

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