What happened on Wednesday August 18, 1948?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1948:

• Soviet Union Blocks Ceylon's UN Membership The Soviet Union vetoed Ceylon's (now Sri Lanka) application for membership in the United Nations, citing the country's continued colonial dependence on Britain. This diplomatic maneuver highlighted the complex geopolitical tensions of the post-World War II era and the ongoing decolonization process.
• Australia's Invincibles Complete Historic Ashes Series Win The Australian cricket team achieved a remarkable 4-0 series victory over England during their legendary 'Invincibles' tour, marking one of the most dominant performances in cricket history. Led by captain Don Bradman, the team remained undefeated throughout the series, showcasing exceptional skill and cricket prowess.
• Danube Commission Established The Belgrade Convention established the Danube Commission, an international organization designed to regulate navigation and economic cooperation along the Danube River. The commission officially entered into force on 11 May 1949, facilitating diplomatic and economic interactions among Danube-adjacent nations.
• Burma Government Suppresses Rebel Uprising Intense clashes erupted between Burmese government troops and BCP-WF (Burma Communist Party - White Flag) rebels near Minbu, resulting in the death of 30 rebel fighters. This conflict underscored the political instability and internal tensions in post-colonial Burma during this period.

Events in 1948

August 18, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1948

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1948

August 18, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1948 can also be written as 8/18/1948 in the US and as 18/8/1948 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1948 in August 1948 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1948:

• Joseph Marcell

  St. Lucian-English actor best known for his role as Geoffrey the butler in the popular sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.

• James Jones

  Renowned American novelist who won the National Book Award for his World War II novel 'From Here to Eternity', which was later adapted into...

• John Scarlett

  Prominent British intelligence officer who served as Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2004 to 2009.

• Rudy Hartono

  Indonesian badminton legend who won multiple All England Championships and was a dominant player in the 1970s and early 1980s.

• Vincenzo De Luca
• Régis Wargnier

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1948:

• Francesco Bascone
• Percy Lowe

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on August 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 1948 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 August 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1948.

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Someone born on August 18, 1948 is:

76 years 8 months old,

or 920 months and 5 days old,

or 4001 weeks

or 28007 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1948?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1948?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1948.

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