What happened on Friday April 18, 1952?

About April 18th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 18, 1952, Bolivia underwent a significant democratic revolution that fundamentally reshaped the nation's social and political landscape. The revolution granted universal suffrage to indigenous peoples and women, who had previously been excluded from the political process. Simultaneously, the government implemented critical economic reforms, including the nationalization of mines and comprehensive agrarian reform. These actions aimed to redistribute wealth, empower marginalized populations, and challenge the traditional oligarchic power structures that had long dominated Bolivian society.
  • Day of the week: April 18th, 1952 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Kiss of Fire by Georgia Gibbs
  • Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson

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April 18, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 1952:

  • Bolivia's National Revolution: Democratic and Social Transformation On April 18, 1952, Bolivia underwent a significant democratic revolution that fundamentally reshaped the nation's social and political landscape. The revolution granted universal suffrage to indigenous peoples and women, who had previously been excluded from the political process. Simultaneously, the government implemented critical economic reforms, including the nationalization of mines and comprehensive agrarian reform. These actions aimed to redistribute wealth, empower marginalized populations, and challenge the traditional oligarchic power structures that had long dominated Bolivian society.
  • West Germany and Japan Establish Diplomatic Relations On April 18, 1952, West Germany and Japan formally established diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in post-World War II international relations. This diplomatic connection symbolized both nations' rehabilitation and reintegration into the global community after their defeat and subsequent reconstruction. The establishment of these relations represented a key moment in Cold War geopolitics and signaled the two countries' commitment to peaceful international engagement.

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April 18, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 18, 1952?


April 18, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 109th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1952 can also be written as 4/18/1952 in the US and as 18/4/1952 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 18, 1952?


Famous people born on April 18, 1952:

  • Stefano Marcoaldi

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April 18, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 18, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 18, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1952 was Kiss of Fire by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

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April 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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April 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 18, 1952 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 1952 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1952 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1952.

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How old is someone born on April 18, 1952?


Someone born on April 18, 1952 is:

73 years and 26 days old,

or 876 months and 26 days old,

or 3812 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26689 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1952?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 18, 1952.

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