Deir Yassin Massacre by Irgun and Lehi, April 9, 1948

Arab–Israeli War: The Kfar Etzion massacre occurs, a day prior to the Israeli Declaration of Independence. Date: May 13, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948U.S. Congress Establishes Civil Air Patrol as Air Force…

Igor Stravinsky conducts the premiere of his American ballet, Orpheus at the New York City Center. Date: April 28, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Ceylon Gains Independence in British Commonwealth, February 4, 1948Truman…

Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Thomas Mantell crashes while in pursuit of a supposed UFO. Date: January 7, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 7 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948First U.S. Classical Music Telecasts on CBS and NBC March…

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. Date: May 14, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 14 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On…

Jorge Eliécer Gaitán's assassination provokes a violent riot in Bogotá (the Bogotazo), and a further ten years of violence in Colombia. Date: April 9, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 9 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948British Railways Nationalized, January…