Date: May 22, 1948
The Al-Waziri coup briefly ousts the ruling Hamidaddin dynasty of Yemen; Imam Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din is killed. Date: February 17, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Truman Signs Marshall Plan, Authorizing $5 Billion…
The Renville Agreement between the Netherlands and Indonesia is ratified. Date: January 17, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 17 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Assassination Sparks Bogotazo Riot in Colombia, April 9, 1948Ceylon Gains Independence in…
The 1948 Accra riots erupt following a march by ex-servicemen of the Gold Coast Regiment towards the seat of the colonial government at Christiansborg Castle, where they were fired upon by Superintendant Colin Imray, leading to the killing of Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey and the arrest of the Big Six in…
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization is founded. Date: May 29, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 29 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Czechoslovakia Ninth-of-May Constitution Takes Effect May 9, 1948Deir Yassin Massacre by Irgun and Lehi, April 9, 1948Council of…
Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in his home compound, India's prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, broadcasts to the nation, saying "The light has gone out of our lives". The date of the assassination becomes observed as "Martyrs' Day" in India. Date: January 30, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30…
United Nations Security Council Resolution 47 relating to Kashmir conflict is adopted. Date: April 21, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 21 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948First Successful Tornado Forecast Predicts Tinker Air Force Base Tornado, March 25, 1948First…