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see horoscope and birth chart for August 18, 1948What happened on Wednesday, August 18, 1948?
About August 18th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet Union vetoed Ceylon's application for membership in the United Nations, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era. This event was part of broader Soviet strategies in international relations during this period.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1948 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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- August 18, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 18, 1948?
- Who was born on August 18, 1948?
- August 18, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1948?
- Back in 1948
August 18, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1948:
- Soviet Union blocks Ceylon's UN membership The Soviet Union vetoed Ceylon's application for membership in the United Nations, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era. This event was part of broader Soviet strategies in international relations during this period. source: un.org
- Australia's Invincibles complete historic Ashes series win The Australian cricket team, known as the Invincibles, completed a historic Ashes series win against England, remaining undefeated throughout the series. This achievement solidified their reputation in cricket history. source: britannica.com
- Danube Commission established The Danube Commission was established on August 18, 1948, by the Convention regarding the regime of navigation on the Danube, signed in Belgrade. Its primary goal is to promote free navigation on the Danube River for all vessels under the flags of member countries. source: danubecommission.org
- 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.
August 18, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1948
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What day of the week was August 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.
Who was born on August 18, 1948?
Famous people born on August 18, 1948:
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Joseph MarcellJoseph Marcell is a British actor best known for his role as Geoffrey the butler on the acclaimed American sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'. He has appeared on television, in film, and on stage, with a career spanning several decades in both the UK and the USA. [bio]
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James JonesRenowned 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]()
John ScarlettProminent British intelligence officer who served as Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2004 to 2009.
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Rudy HartonoIndonesian badminton legend who won multiple All England Championships and was a dominant player in the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Vincenzo De Luca![Régis Wargnier]()
Régis Wargnier
August 18, 1948: What famous people died on that day?
August 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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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.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
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:
77 years 11 months old,
or 935 months and 18 days old,
or 4068 weeks
or 28476 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1948?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 18th 2026.
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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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The history attached to August 18, 1948 includes Soviet Union blocks Ceylon's UN membership, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of August 18, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 18, 1948 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Joseph Marcell, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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