Famous Birthdays
- John Martyn [Iain McGeachy], British folk-rock-blues singer-songwriter, and guitarist ("May You Never"), born in New Maldon, Surrey (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Albert Powell, South African cricketer and Rugby player (one Test South Africa v England 1898-99), dies at 75
Mohammed Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
Founder of Pakistan who led the All-India Muslim League (1913-47) until he achieved his dream of Pakistan and became its 1st Governor-General (1947-48), dies of tuberculous at 71
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About September 11, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
