What happened this day in history May 14, 1948

What are the important events that happened on May 14, 1948? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 14, 1948: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 14, 1948 is the 135th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 231 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 1, 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 ‘hectatriacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $2,625.10. (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 14, 1948 Historical Events

  • 1948
    Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is established. Immediately after the declaration, Israel is attacked by the neighboring Arab states, triggering the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Who were born on May 14, 1948?

  • 1948
    Bob Woolmer, English cricket coach (d. 2007)

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