What Happened in Sep 1948

The Presley Family moves to Memphis

In September 1948, the Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, allegedly because Vernon—in addition to needing work—had to escape the law for... Read more

'Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose' is Published

True to the title, Thidwick is a big hearted moose who has a hard time saying the word “no” when anyone imposes on his generosity. His inability to... Read more

"The Red Shoes" Is Released

The Red Shoes (1948) is a British feature film about ballet, written, directed and produced by the team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger,... Read more

'Intruder In The Dust' Is Published

The novel focuses on Lucas Beauchamp, a black farmer accused of murdering a white man. He is exonerated through the efforts of black and white... Read more

"Red River" Is Released

Red River is a 1948 Western film directed by Howard Hawks, giving a fictional account of the first cattle drive from Texas to Kansas along the... Read more