1948 in a nutshell

1948: the year of the Rat. The NHS was founded in Britain.

Chinese zodiac

Year of the Rat

Born before Lunar New Year 1948? Your animal is the Pig.

Decade
The 1940s
Leap year
Yes, 366 days

What happened in 1948

The NHS was founded in Britain
London hosted the first postwar Olympics
The long-playing vinyl record was introduced

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