Friday June 18, 1948: on this day

June 18, 1948 was the 170th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 18, 1948 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 18, 1948, who was born and died on June 18, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald), movies (e.g. Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean), TV series (e.g. Variety) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 18th, 1948 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 18, 1948?


June 18, 1948 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1948 can also be written as 6/18/1948 in the US and as 18/6/1948 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1948 in June 1948 calendar

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June 18, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 1948:

  • National security council authorizes covert operations for first time.
  • American library association adopts the library bill of rights.
  • Malayan emergency: a state of emergency is declared in the malayan union due to a communist insurgency.
  • Lp record ampndash columbia records introduced it's long playing 33 sup1/sup/sub3/sub rpm phonograph format.
  • Columbia records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the waldorf-astoria hotel in new york city.
  • Britain, france and the united states announce that on june 21, the deutsche mark will be introduced in western germany and west berlin. over the next six days, communists increasingly restrict access to berlin.

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June 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 18, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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June 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 03:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Jun 21, 1948.

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Who was born on June 18, 1948?


Famous people born on June 18, 1948:

  • Ervine Warrick

    Ervine Warrick is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as The Wire and Oz.

  • Sherry Turkle

    Sherry Turkle is a renowned psychologist and author known for her work on technology and society.

  • Philip Jackson

    English actor.

  • Eliezer Halfin

    Russian-israeli wrestler (b. 1948).

  • Éva Marton

    Hungarian actress and soprano.

  • Nick Drake

    Rocker (back to fruit tree).

  • Robyn Archer

    Australian actress, writer, director and actor who has performed in 18 stage productions, including "kold komfort kaffre" 1978, "tonight...

  • Aleksandr Ušakov
  • René Hasler
  • Sandro Vanello
  • Subrata Roy
  • Régis Deparis
  • Giuseppe Guttadauro
  • Braco Dimitrijević

Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney

    British musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".

  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini

    Ingrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Jamel Debbouze
    Jamel Debbouze

    French and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.

  • Amanda Lear
    Amanda Lear

    She is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    French actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.

  • Meaghan Rath
    Meaghan Rath

    Meaghan Rath is a Canadian actress and journalist, best known for her roles in the television series Being Human and Hawaii Five-0.

  • Willa Holland
    Willa Holland

    Willa holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.

  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden

    Richard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain

    Belgian actress.

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June 18, 1948: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 75 years 10 months old,

or 910 months and 7 days old,

or 3957 weeks and 6 days old,

or 27705 days old,

if you were born on June 18, 1948.

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1948?

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

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June 18, 1948: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 1948:

  • Albertia Rockefeller

    Albertia Rockefeller was an American businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her involvement in the Rockefeller family's business and...

  • Loyed Stearns

    Loyed Stearns was a renowned American sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.

  • Edward Brooker

    English-australian politician, 31st premier of tasmania (b. 1891).

What famous deaths happened on June 18th?

Famous deaths on June 18th:

  • Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model.

  • Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Olita Chen

    Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Balen Wilde

    Famous for his witty and satirical plays.

  • Arli Müller

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Myosha Chen

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Derec Jones

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Farrin Behr

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Joseh Saramago

    Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

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June 18, 1948: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 18, 1948:

  • Seychelles - National Day.
  • Brazil - Chemist's Day.
  • Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
  • Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

Observances on June 18, 1948:

  • International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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June 18, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1948 was My Happiness by Ella Fitzgerald, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

June 18, 1948: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 18, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Happiness

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June 18, 1948: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 18, 1948 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1948

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, John Howard Davies

Country: United States of America

Easter Parade

Easter Parade

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller

Country: United States of America

A Foreign Affair

A Foreign Affair

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Coroner Creek

Coroner Creek

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Randolph Scott, Marguerite Chapman, George Macready, Sally Eilers

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Release year: 1948

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Donald O'Connor, Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Penny Edwards

June 18, 1948: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 18, 1948 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Bette Gordon

Winner Take All

Winner Take All

Release year: 1948

Starring: Bud Collyer, Bern Bennett

Country: United States of America

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Scrapbook Junior Edition

Release year: 1948

You're Invited

You're Invited

Release year: 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Release year: 1948

Starring: Ed Sullivan

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on June 18, 1948?

On June 18, 1948 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 18, 1948?

On June 18, 1948 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 18, 1948?

On June 18, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 18th?

June 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others injured.

Find out more about June 18th

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What happened in 1948?

1948 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • KNXT (now KCBS) TV channel 2 in Los Angeles, CA (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WNDT (now WNET) TV channel 13 in New York-Newark, New York (PBS) begins
  • Burma declares independence from the UK

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What was the calendar for June 1948?

June 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how June 1948 calendar looked like.

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