What Happened on January 12, 1948

Historical Events

  • First Supermarket in the UK opens - the Co-op, the country’s first permanent self-service store, in East London’s Manor Park

Gandhi's Final Fast

Mahatma Gandhi begins his final fast

  • US Supreme Court decision in Sipuel v Oklahoma State Board of Regents
1948 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Andrews, English actor (Under the Volcano), born in London, England
  • John Etheridge, British guitarist (Soft Machine), born in Lambeth, England
  • Kenny Allen, English footballer, born in Fenton, Michigan
  • Khalid Abdul Muhammed, American Nation of Islam spokesman, born in Houston, Texas (d. 2001)
  • William Nicholson, English writer, born in Lewes, United Kingdom
Born in 1948
1948 Highlights

About January 12, 1948

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn