What happened on Tuesday July 18, 1933?

About July 18th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: Edwin H. Land was granted U.S. Patent 1,918,848 for the mass production of polarized lenses, a groundbreaking technological innovation that would later form the foundation of the Polaroid Corporation. This patent represented a significant advancement in optical technology, enabling widespread production of polarized eyewear and camera lenses.
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1933 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Another Language directed by Edward H. Griffith

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July 18, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1933:

  • Edwin H. Land Patents Polarized Lens Technology Edwin H. Land was granted U.S. Patent 1,918,848 for the mass production of polarized lenses, a groundbreaking technological innovation that would later form the foundation of the Polaroid Corporation. This patent represented a significant advancement in optical technology, enabling widespread production of polarized eyewear and camera lenses.
  • R. Murray Schafer Born in Sarnia, Ontario R. Murray Schafer, a renowned Canadian composer, music educator, and environmentalist, was born in Sarnia, Ontario. He is best known for his innovative work in acoustic ecology and his epic music-theatre cycle 'Patria', which explores complex narrative and musical landscapes.

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July 18, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 18, 1933?


July 18, 1933 was a Tuesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1933 can also be written as 7/18/1933 in the US and as 18/7/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 18, 1933?


Famous people born on July 18, 1933:

  • Yevgeny Yevtushenko

    Renowned Russian poet and prominent cultural figure who was a leading voice for post-Stalin youth.

  • Syd Mead

    Legendary American industrial and conceptual designer who profoundly influenced futuristic design in film, technology, and visual arts.

  • Jean Yanne

    Prominent French actor, director, and screenwriter who made his screen debut in 1963 with Claude Lelouch's 'La Femme Spectacle'.

  • Leandro Faggin

    Italian Olympic cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

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July 18, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1933:

  • Franz Sedlacek
  • VI conte di Courtown James Stopford
  • Karel Vaněk
  • Giorgio Pessi

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July 18, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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July 18, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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July 18, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 18, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 1933 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 July 18, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 06:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1933.

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How old is someone born on July 18, 1933?


Someone born on July 18, 1933 is:

91 years 9 months old,

or 1101 months and 5 days old,

or 4788 weeks and 1 day old,

or 33517 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1933?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 18, 1933.

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