Date: October 29, 1948
Margaret Chase Smith of Maine becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate without completing another senator's term. Date: September 18, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948HMT Empire Windrush Brings First…
The Semiramis Hotel bombing kills at least 23 people. Date: January 5, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Cardinal József Mindszenty Arrested in Hungary for Treason, December 26, 1948Chiang Kai-shek Wins Republic of China…
The World Health Organization is established by the United Nations. Date: April 7, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948House Un-American Activities Committee First Televised Hearing: Chambers vs. Hiss, August 25, 1948Jorge Eliécer Gaitán…
King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. Date: June 22, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Finno-Soviet Treaty…
Thomas C. Wasson, the US Consul-General, is assassinated in Jerusalem, Israel. Date: May 23, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Deadly Donora Smog Event Kills 20, Sickens Thousands – October 27, 1948Lehi Assassinated Count…
Northwest Airlines Flight 421 crashes in Fountain City, Wisconsin, killing all 37 aboard. Date: August 29, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948US Consul-General Thomas C. Wasson Assassinated in Jerusalem, Israel, May 23, 1948King…