What happened on Friday February 18, 1949?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1949:

• Establishment of National Reactor Testing Station The United States Atomic Energy Commission expanded its nuclear research infrastructure on February 18, 1949, by assuming control of the Naval Proving Ground in Idaho's Lost River Desert. The facility was significantly enlarged by 200,000 acres and renamed the National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS), marking an important moment in the development of nuclear technology and research during the post-World War II era.
• Cold War Tensions at the UN and WHO On February 18, 1949, significant diplomatic tensions emerged as the Soviet Union, Ukraine, and Byelorussia withdrew from the World Health Organization. In a parallel development, the United Nations Security Council voted 8-2 to reject North Korea's application for UN membership, reflecting the escalating geopolitical divisions of the early Cold War era. Additionally, the Lithuanian Partisans issued their Declaration of February 16, highlighting ongoing resistance movements in Eastern Europe.
• Berlin Airlift Milestone and Figure Skating Championships On February 18, 1949, the Royal Air Force (RAF) achieved a significant logistical milestone by transporting the one millionth ton of supplies into Berlin during the Berlin Airlift, a critical humanitarian and strategic operation. In the world of sports, the Figure Skating Championships concluded in Paris, with American Dick Button winning the Men's event and Czechoslovakia's Alena Vrzáňová claiming victory in the Ladies' competition.

Events in 1949

February 18, 1949: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1949

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1949

February 18, 1949 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1949 can also be written as 2/18/1949 in the US and as 18/2/1949 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1949 in February 1949 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1949:

• Gary Ridgway

  Known as the 'Green River Killer', Gary Ridgway was a notorious American serial killer who murdered numerous women in Washington state...

• Cybill Shepherd in Memphis

  Cybill Shepherd is a renowned American actress, model, and producer, famous for her roles in 'Moonlighting' and 'The Last Picture Show'.

• Jess Walton
• John Mayberry

Famous people born in 1949

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1949:

• Ernesto Maria Piovella
• Niceto Alcalá-Zamora y Torres

Famous people who died in 1949

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1949: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1949 was Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile) by Dean Martin, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. Dean Martin - Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile, Smile, Smile)
2. Mills Brothers - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

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, 1949: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1949 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1949 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 1949 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, 1949 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:06 pm and setting at 10:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1949 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1949.

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1949

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Someone born on February 18, 1949 is:

76 years 2 months old,

or 914 months and 5 days old,

or 3974 weeks and 5 days old,

or 27823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1949?

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, 1949?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 18, 1949.

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