Historical Events
Israeli Declaration of Independence
David Ben-Gurion declares Israel independent from British administration, Golda Meir one of the signatories
- Israeli Radio Station Kol Yisrael's 1st broadcast
- Jordan's Arab League captures Atarot, north of Jerusalem
- US grants Israel de facto recognition
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Enwetak
- WBEN (now WIVB) TV channel 4 in Buffalo, NY (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Woolmer, English cricket all-rounder (19 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 149, 4 wickets; Kent CCC, Natal, Western Province) and coach (Pakistan, South Africa), born in Kanpur, India (d. 2007)
- Dave LaRoche, baseball pitcher (NY Yankees)
- Walter Olkewicz, actor (Last Resort, Wizards & Warriors), born in Bayonne, New Jersey
About May 14, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
