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see horoscope and birth chart for August 18, 1952What happened on Monday August 18, 1952?
About August 18th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 18, 1952, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the remote and mountainous region of Tibet, causing significant destruction and resulting in 54 confirmed fatalities. The seismic event highlighted the geological instability of the Tibetan Plateau, which sits on the complex tectonic boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The earthquake's impact was particularly severe due to the region's challenging terrain and limited infrastructure, which complicated rescue and recovery efforts.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1952 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson
More about August 18th, 1952? See below for more news and curiosities on August 18th, 1952.
Table of contents
- August 18, 1952: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 18, 1952?
- Who was born on August 18, 1952?
- August 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1952?
- Back in 1952
August 18, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1952:
- Devastating 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet On August 18, 1952, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the remote and mountainous region of Tibet, causing significant destruction and resulting in 54 confirmed fatalities. The seismic event highlighted the geological instability of the Tibetan Plateau, which sits on the complex tectonic boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The earthquake's impact was particularly severe due to the region's challenging terrain and limited infrastructure, which complicated rescue and recovery efforts.
August 18, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 18, 1952?
August 18, 1952 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1952 can also be written as 8/18/1952 in the US and as 18/8/1952 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 18, 1952?
Famous people born on August 18, 1952:
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Patrick SwayzeIconic American actor and dancer known for his memorable roles in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost', who became a major Hollywood star in the...
- Simon Sutour
French politician representing the Gard region as a member of the Socialist Party in the French Senate.
August 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1952:
- Alberto Hurtado
Chilean priest, lawyer, and saint (b. 1901).
- Ralph Byrd
- Henri Expert
August 18, 1952: 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, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water 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, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1952 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1952.
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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1952
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Someone born on August 18, 1952 is:
72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 26 days old,
or 3795 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26567 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1952?
There are 96 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, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1952.
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