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…
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)
Czechoslovakia's Ninth-of-May Constitution comes into effect. Date: May 9, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 9 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Council of Europe is founded during the Hague Congress. Date: May 7, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 7 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Shelley v. Kraemer that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks and other minorities are legally unenforceable. Date: May 3, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 3 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Bogotá, Colombia, the Organization of American States is established. Date: April 30, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
Arab–Israeli War: The port city of Haifa is captured by Jewish forces. Date: April 22, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
The Organization of European Economic Co-operation is formed. Date: April 16, 1948 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 16 📅 Events on this day in 1948 📅 On This Day (Today)