What Happened on February 12, 1948

Historical Events

  • 1st Lt Nancy Leftenant becomes 1st African American in army nursing corps

Famous Birthdays

  • Raymond Kurzweil, American inventor and author (Kurzweil reading machine, text-to-speech synthesis), born in New York City
Born in 1948

Famous Weddings

Dick Van Dyke

American comic Dick Van Dyke (22) weds American girlfriend Margerie Willett (20) on the radio show "Bride and Groom" in Los Angeles California; divorce in 1984 after a long separation

1948 Highlights

About February 12, 1948

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

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