What happened on Wednesday February 18, 1948?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1948:

• Éamon de Valera Resigns as Taoiseach of Ireland Éamon de Valera, a prominent Irish political leader, resigned from his position as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland after a significant political shift. His 16-year leadership came to an end when he was voted out of office by the Dáil (Irish Parliament) in a close vote of 75-70.
• Sinéad Cusack Birth Sinéad Cusack, a renowned Irish actress, was born on this date. She would later become a prominent figure in theater and film, known for her powerful performances.
• Popular Music of 1948 The number one song in the United States on February 18, 1948, was 'Slap Her Down Again, Paw' by Arthur Godfrey, reflecting the musical tastes and cultural norms of the era.
• Bruce Francis, Australian Cricketer Bruce Francis, an Australian cricket player, was noted as an opener who would play three Test matches in 1972.
• Renato Balestrero Dies Renato Balestrero, a notable individual, passed away on February 18, 1948. More specific details about his life and significance are not provided.

Events in 1948

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

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1948

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1948

February 18, 1948 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1948 can also be written as 2/18/1948 in the US and as 18/2/1948 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1948 in February 1948 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1948:

• Sinéad Cusack

  Renowned Irish-English actress known for her distinguished stage and screen performances in theater and film.

• Keith Knudsen

  American musician, songwriter, and drummer for the Doobie Brothers, who passed away in 2005.

• Gwen Scott

  Pioneering American broadcaster who became the first female anchorperson on Channel 6 in Philadelphia, with a diverse career spanning...

• Carolyn B

  Democratic Representative from New York, serving in the United States Congress.

• Francine Shapiro
• Enrico Preziosi

Famous people born in 1948

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1948:

• Renato Balestrero

Famous people who died in 1948

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1948 was Slap Her Down Again, Paw by Arthur Godfrey, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Arthur Godfrey - Slap Her Down Again, Paw
2. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
3. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra (Vocal Ames Brothers) - I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1948 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 02:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1948.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1948

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Someone born on February 18, 1948 is:

77 years 2 months old,

or 926 months and 5 days old,

or 4027 weeks

or 28189 days old,

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

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, 1948?

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

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