Faroe Islands Gain Autonomy from Denmark, April 1, 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 1948Indian Army Captures Jalna, Latur, and More in Operation…

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 1948Palmiro Togliatti Shot Near…

Arab–Israeli War: The United Nations passes General Assembly Resolution 194, creating a Conciliation Commission to mediate the conflict. Date: December 11, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 11 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Cold War: Communist Forces Challenge Berlin After…

Paul Hermann Müller is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the insecticidal properties of DDT. Date: October 28, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 28 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1948Genocide Convention Adopted, December…