What happened on Wednesday June 18, 1947?

About June 18th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 18, 1947, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Boston Braves, winning the game 6-0. This was a significant moment in baseball history, showcasing Blackwell's exceptional pitching skills during the post-World War II era of Major League Baseball.
  • Day of the week: June 18th, 1947 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Peg O' My Heart by Three Suns
  • Popular movie: The Perils of Pauline directed by George Marshall

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June 18, 1947: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 1947:

  • Ewell Blackwell's No-Hitter Against Boston Braves On June 18, 1947, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Boston Braves, winning the game 6-0. This was a significant moment in baseball history, showcasing Blackwell's exceptional pitching skills during the post-World War II era of Major League Baseball.

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

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What day of the week was June 18, 1947?


June 18, 1947 was a Wednesday and it was the 169th day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1947 can also be written as 6/18/1947 in the US and as 18/6/1947 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 18, 1947?


Famous people born on June 18, 1947:

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    Versatile French artist who transitioned from naval engineering to a successful career in acting, writing, and directing.

  • Linda Thorson
    Linda Thorson

    Canadian actress known for her roles in television series 'The Avengers' and 'One Life to Live', representing notable work in the...

  • Michelle Demessine

    French politician who served as a member of the Senate of France, representing the Communist, Republican and Citizen group.

  • Constance McCashin
  • Massimo Baldini
  • Romeo Crennel

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June 18, 1947: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 1947:

  • Shigematsu Sakaibara

    Japanese admiral (born in 1898).

  • John Henry Patterson
  • Aukusti Sihvola
  • Sam Appel

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June 18, 1947: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1947 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1947 was Peg O' My Heart by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

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June 18, 1947: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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

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

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June 18, 1947: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 18, 1947 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:52 am and setting at 09:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1947.

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How old is someone born on June 18, 1947?


Someone born on June 18, 1947 is:

77 years 10 months old,

or 934 months and 26 days old,

or 4065 weeks

or 28455 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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