What happened this day in history May 13, 1948

What are the important events that happened on May 13, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 13, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 13, 1948 is the 134th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 232 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 30, 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 ‘hectatriacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,552.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire 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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May 13, 1948 Historical Events

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    1948 Arab-Israeli War: the Kfar Etzion massacre is committed by Arab irregulars, the day before the declaration of independence of the state of Israel on May 14.

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