Historical Events
Hideki Tojo
Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo sentenced to death by war crimes tribunal
- The first mobile betatron (particle accelerator) begins operation at the U.S. Naval Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland
Famous Birthdays
Hassan Rouhani (75 years old)
Iranian lawyer and politician (President of Iran 2013-21), born in Sorkheh, Imperial State of Iran
Famous Deaths
- Umberto Giordano, Italian composer, chiefly of opera (was Andrea Chénier; Fedora; La cena delle beffe), dies at 81
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About November 12, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
