1948 Fun Facts, Trivia and InformationQuick Facts from 1948World-Changing Event: Scientists at Bell Labs invented the transistor.Popular Songs include Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore, I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm by Les Brown, and It’s Magic by Doris Day.The Movies to Watch include The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Easter Parade, Key Largo, Rope, Abbott and Costello… Read More
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What Happened In 1948?48 Trivia Questions for 1948 History(answers)1. Who was the President of the United States in 1948?2. What was the name of the American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe?3. What was the highest-grossing film of 1948?4. What was the highest-grossing musical film of 1948?5. How much did a… Read More
1948 Popular Music, Songs and ArtistsRuss MorganI’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf CloverWritten by Mort Dixon (lyrics) and Harry M. Woods (music) in 1927, I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover initially charted as a jazz hit. It made a popular resurgence in 1948, with Russ Morgan’s recording becoming a favorite. The song is closely associated… Read More
1948 Oscars 20th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 20, 1948Venue: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Agnes Moorehead and Dick PowellEligibility Year: Films released in 1947Major Wins:Gentleman’s Agreement nabbed the Best Picture award, a film that tackled the issue of anti-Semitism in America.Ronald Colman won Best Actor for A Double Life, and Loretta Young scored Best Actress… Read More