Memories Unlocked: Figure Out Your Age and What Happened in 1948

Individuals born in 1948 would be 76 years old today. They've lived through 76 years of incredible advancements! Use our age calculator to discover the exact number of days, weeks, or even months they've been around. The declaration of the State of Israel in 1948 marked a significant moment in Middle Eastern history. The long-playing (LP) record, a major innovation in music playback, was introduced in 1948.

What Major Happened in 1948?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1948 when you were 76 years old.

1. The State of Israel was established, leading to the Arab-Israeli War.
2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
3. The Berlin Airlift began in response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin.
4. The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded as a specialized agency of the United Nations.
5. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi, India.
6. The Summer Olympics were held in London, marking the first Olympic Games since World War II.
7. The first polaroid camera, the Polaroid Land Camera Model 95, went on sale.
8. The Declaration of Geneva, an international pledge for physicians, was adopted by the World Medical Association.
9. The Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, officially entering the nuclear arms race.
10. The Honda Motor Company was founded in Japan.

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