What happened on Tuesday February 18, 1947?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1947:

• Paris Peace Treaties Signed The Paris Peace Treaties were formally executed, comprehensively concluding World War II between the Allied Powers and Axis partner nations. The treaties addressed critical post-war issues including war reparations, minority rights protections, and territorial boundary adjustments.
• First Indochina War: French Control of Hanoi The French military forces successfully gained complete control of Hanoi by forcing the Viet Minh resistance movement to retreat into the mountainous regions, marking a significant strategic moment in the early stages of the First Indochina War.
• Britain's Severe Energy Conservation Measures The United Kingdom implemented stringent energy conservation protocols to manage critically low coal supplies. Measures included five-hour daily household electricity shutdowns, complete industrial electricity suspension, prohibition of commercial lighting, and reduced broadcasting hours for BBC Radio and Television.
• Establishment of Free Territory of Trieste The Free Territory of Trieste was officially established, creating a unique geopolitical entity in the aftermath of World War II, reflecting the complex territorial negotiations of the period.
• Birth of Dennis DeYoung Dennis DeYoung, renowned musician, vocalist, and keyboardist of the iconic rock band STYX, was born. He would later become a significant figure in progressive rock music.
• Gallitzin Train Crash A tragic train accident in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania resulted in 24 fatalities, highlighting the transportation safety challenges of the mid-20th century.
• Birth of Carlos Lopes Carlos Lopes, a distinguished Portuguese Olympic athlete, was born. He would later become a celebrated long-distance runner and Olympic medalist.

Events in 1947

February 18, 1947: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1947

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1947

February 18, 1947 was a Tuesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1947 can also be written as 2/18/1947 in the US and as 18/2/1947 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1947 in February 1947 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1947:

• Dennis DeYoung

  Founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Styx, known for hit songs like 'Come Sail Away' and 'Mr.

• Princess Christina of the Netherlands
• Carlos Lopes
• José Luis Cuerda

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1947:

• Gioacchino Ernesto di Anhalt
• Lucius Henderson

Famous people who died in 1947

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1947: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1947 was Anniversary Song by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Anniversary Song
2. Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Anniversary Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1947: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1947 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1947 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 1947 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 February 18, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 04:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1947

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Someone born on February 18, 1947 is:

78 years 2 months old,

or 938 months and 5 days old,

or 4079 weeks and 1 day old,

or 28554 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1947?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1947?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1947.

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