What Happened on August 19, 1948

Historical Events

  • 9th Venice Film Festival opens

Famous Birthdays

  • Susan Jacks [Pesklevits], Canadian singer and songwriter, born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Tipper Gore, American wife of US Vice President Al Gore (1993-01), born in Washington D.C.
  • Toshio Suzuki, Japanese film producer (anime, co-founder Studio Ghibli), born in Nagoya, Japan
Born in 1948
1948 Highlights

About August 19, 1948

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo