Historical Events
- Davis Cup, Forest Hills, NY: 3 straight titles for US as Gardnar Mulloy & Bill Talbert beat Australians Colin Long & Bill Sidwell 8-6, 9-7, 2-6, 7-5 for unassailable 3-0 lead; ends 5-0
- In France, Robert Schuman becomes President of the Council while being Foreign minister, As such, he is the negotiator of the major treaties of the end of World War II.
Famous Birthdays
- Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Austrian diplomat and politician, born in Salzburg, Austria
Famous Deaths
- Richard C. Tolman, American mathematical physicist (b. 1881)
1948 Highlights
About September 5, 1948
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
