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What Happened on November 4, 1948

Historical Events

Will Rogers Stamp

American humorist Will Rogers commemorated by US Postage Service on 3-cent stamp

T. S. Eliot Wins Nobel

American-born British poet T. S. Eliot wins Nobel Prize for literature


Famous Birthdays

  • Amadou Toumani Touré, Mali politician, President of Mali (2002-12), born in Mopti, Mali (d. 2020) [1]
  • Heber Bartolome, Filipino folk-rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bandurria and kubing player (Banyuhay - "Nena"), born in Cabanatuan, Philippines (d. 2021)

About November 4, 1948

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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