Historical Events
Election of Interest
US President Harry Truman is re-elected in an upset victory over Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey
- WJZ TV channel 13 in Baltimore, MD (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Dmitri Smirnov, Russian-British classical composer (Solo for Harp; The; Red Bells), and teacher, born in Minsk, USSR (now Belarus) (d. 2020)
- Rich Gooch, American rock bassist (Quarterflash - "Harden My Heart"), born in Oregon
- Víctor Galíndez, Argentine boxer (WBA light heavyweight title 1974-79), born in Vedia, Buenos Aires (d. 1980)
About November 2, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
