1948
The Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, headquartered in Paris, was founded
The Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, headquartered in Paris, was founded
1948 in History
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1948
Civil War in Mandatory Palestine: The Jewish paramilitary group Haganah captured Haifa from the Arab Liberation Army
Civil War in Mandatory Palestine: The Jewish paramilitary group Haganah captured Haifa from the Arab Liberation Army
1948
The United Kingdom publicly announced that it was independently developing nuclear weapons, after the US Atomic Energy A
The United Kingdom publicly announced that it was independently developing nuclear weapons, after the US Atomic Energy A
1948
David Ben-Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence at a building later called Independence Hall in T
David Ben-Gurion publicly read the Israeli Declaration of Independence at a building later called Independence Hall in T
1948
Arab–Israeli War: After five days of fighting, Egyptian forces captured the Israeli community of Yad Mordechai after the
Arab–Israeli War: After five days of fighting, Egyptian forces captured the Israeli community of Yad Mordechai after the
1948
A dike holding the Columbia River broke, causing a flood that destroyed Vanport, Oregon, U
A dike holding the Columbia River broke, causing a flood that destroyed Vanport, Oregon, U
1948
Anti-Jewish riots broke out in the French protectorate in Morocco, during which 44 people were killed and 150 injured
Anti-Jewish riots broke out in the French protectorate in Morocco, during which 44 people were killed and 150 injured
1948
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program
1948
The first flight departed New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, then known as New York International…
The first flight departed New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, then known as New York International…
1948
Arab–Israeli War: Israel Defense Forces officer Yitzhak Rabin signed an order to expel Palestinians from the towns of…
Arab–Israeli War: Israel Defense Forces officer Yitzhak Rabin signed an order to expel Palestinians from the towns of…
1948
In Olympia, Greece, the Summer Olympics torch relay, nicknamed the "relay of peace", began.
In Olympia, Greece, the Summer Olympics torch relay, nicknamed the "relay of peace", began.
1948
Australia set a world record for the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket history during the Fourth Test of…
Australia set a world record for the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket history during the Fourth Test of…
1948
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.
The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee (pictured) as its first president.
1948
Australia won the fifth Test of the 1948 Ashes series, becoming the first Test cricket team to go undefeated in…
Australia won the fifth Test of the 1948 Ashes series, becoming the first Test cricket team to go undefeated in…
1948
The People's Liberation Army launched the Liaoshen campaign, the first of the three major military campaigns during…
The People's Liberation Army launched the Liaoshen campaign, the first of the three major military campaigns during…