Wednesday, 3rd November 1948 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 3rd November in London, GB.
On 3rd November 1948, London experienced drizzly weather as the city processed significant news from across the Atlantic. The Chicago Daily Tribune had published one of journalism's most famous errors that morning, running the premature headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" in its early edition, only to watch as incumbent U.S. president Harry S. Truman secured an upset victory over the heavily favoured governor of New York, Thomas Dewey. This embarrassing miscalculation became an enduring symbol of overconfident election forecasting and remains a cautionary tale in media history.
London, the capital of England, has been a centre of political and cultural significance for centuries. The city served as the seat of government and commerce during this period of post-war reconstruction, when Britain was navigating the challenges of the immediate aftermath of World War II. The drizzly conditions typical of an English November contrasted with the clarity of the American election result, which surprised political analysts and pollsters who had confidently predicted a Dewey victory.
The astronomical conditions on this date added another layer to the night sky above London. A full moon illuminated the drizzly darkness, whilst the sun occupied the Scorpio zodiac sign. These celestial features would have been visible through the intermittent rain to those looking upwards during this eventful evening in British history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 3rd November 1948
Every brick carries the intention of countless hands before it.
Fortune of the Day
3rd November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 3rd embody intense passion and emotional depth. Their Scorpio nature drives them to look beneath surfaces and uncover hidden truths. Numerology 5 grants them a powerful drive for change and inner transformation.
Strengths & Weaknesses These natives possess unwavering loyalty, psychological acuity, and transformative power. Their strength lies in emotional authenticity and persistence. However, controlling tendencies, jealousy, and manipulative impulses can strain their relationships.
Love November 3rd natives love with absolute devotion and crave deep emotional connection. They need partners who understand their intensity and respect their secrets. Superficiality repels them; genuine intimacy is their only goal.
Caree & Finance These people excel in careers requiring insight: psychology, finance, research, or healing professions. Their strategic thinking and willpower enable financial independence. They should temper controlling nature in workplace settings.
Health Scorpios of this date tend toward emotional strain that manifests physically. Deep relaxation, meditation, and psychological work support their wellbeing. Stress management and regular regeneration are essential priorities.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Earth).
Fun Facts About 3rd November
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Someone born on this day in 1948 would be 77 years old today — just 28,289 days into life, which is roughly 678,955 hours, 40,737,336 minutes, or 2,444,240,204 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 308. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 58 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 45 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 3rd November
- Dwight Evans, American baseball player and coach (1951)
- Ed Murawinski, American cartoonist (1951)
- André Wetzel, Dutch footballer and manager (1951)
- Massimo Mongai, Italian journalist and author (died 2016) (1950)
- Joe Queenan, American author and critic (1950)
- Mike Evans, American actor and screenwriter (died 2006) (1949)
- Osamu Fujimura, Japanese engineer and politician (1949)
- Larry Holmes, American boxer and talk show host (1949)
- Stephen Oliver, English biochemist and academic (1949)
- Anna Wintour, English-American journalist (1949)
Lives Remembered on 3rd November
- Dick Cheney, American businessman and politician, 46th Vice President of the United States (born 1941) (2025)
- Kim Yong-nam, North Korean politician (born 1928) (2025)
- Quincy Jones, American producer (born 1933) (2024)
- Sondra Locke, American actress and director (born 1944) (2018)
- Kay Starr, American singer (born 1922) (2016)
- Ahmed Chalabi, Iraqi businessman and politician (born 1944) (2015)
- Howard Coble, American captain, lawyer, and politician (born 1931) (2015)
- Tom Graveney, English cricketer and sportscaster (born 1927) (2015)
- Lauretta Ngcobo, South African novelist and essayist (born 1931) (2015)
- Augusto Martelli, Italian composer and conductor (born 1940) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 3rd November
- Christian feast day: Acepsimas of Hnaita and companions (Greek Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Alpaïs of Cudot
- Christian feast day: Elias I of Antioch (Syriac Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
- Christian feast day: Gaudiosus of Tarazona
- Christian feast day: Gwenhael
- Christian feast day: Hubertus
- Christian feast day: Libertine
- Christian feast day: Malachy O' More
- Christian feast day: Blessed Manuel Lozano Garrido
- Christian feast day: Martin de Porres
- Christian feast day: Papulus
- Christian feast day: Pirmin
- Christian feast day: Richard Hooker (Anglican Communion)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Rupert Mayer
- Christian feast day: Silvia
- Christian feast day: Winifred
- Christian feast day: November 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Culture Day (Japan)
- Flag Day (United Arab Emirates)
- Independence Day / Separation Day, celebrates the separation and independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903.
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Dominica from the United Kingdom in 1978.
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Federated States of Micronesia from the United States in 1986.
- Independence Day of Cuenca (Ecuador)
- Mother's Day (East Timor)
- Victory Day (Maldives)
What Happened on 3rd November?
- Air India Flight 245 crashes into Mont Blanc while on approach to Geneva Airport, killing all 48 people on board. (1950)
- Chinese Civil War: The Battle of Dengbu Island occurs. (1949)
- The Constitution of Japan is adopted through Emperor's assent. (1946)
- World War II: Two supreme commanders of the Slovak National Uprising, Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest, are captured, tortured and later executed by German forces. (1944)
- World War II: Five hundred aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshaven harbor in Germany. (1943)
- World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. (1942)