Thursday March 18, 1948: on this day

March 18, 1948 was the 78th day of the year 1948, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 18, 1948, who was born and died on March 18, 1948, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 18, 1948, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Last Stage, directed by Wanda Jakubowska), TV series (e.g. Dress Rehearsal) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 18, 1948?


March 18, 1948 was a Thursday and it was the 78th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1948 can also be written as 3/18/1948 in the US and as 18/3/1948 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1948 in March 1948 calendar

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March 18, 1948: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 18, 1948:

  • France and great britain and benelux sign treaty of brussels
  • Philips begin experimental tv broadcasting.
  • Soviet consultants leave yugoslavia in the first sign of a tito-stalin split.
  • The round table conference in the hague, netherlands for the preparation of the decolonization process for aruba and the other dutch colonies. aruba presents the mandate of the aruban people for aruba to become an independent country, under the souvereignty of the house of orange, based on aruba's first state constitution presented officially since august 1947, and a (4th) member state of the future dutch commonwealth.
  • Singapore holds its first elections.
  • Renowned italian conductor arturo toscanini makes his television debut, conducting the nbc symphony orchestra in an all-wagner program.
  • April
  • Scientists ralph alpher and george gamow publish the alpher-bethe-gamow paper about the big bang.
  • President harry truman signs the marshall plan, which authorizes $5 billion in aid for 16 countries.
  • Jeju uprising, jeju residents revolt on jeju island, south korea.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:25 am and setting at 02:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Mar 25, 1948.

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Who was born on March 18, 1948?


Famous people born on March 18, 1948:

  • Kazimierz Mikke

    Controversial Polish politician and writer.

  • Guy Lapointe

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Brian Lloyd

    Welsh footballer.

  • Eknath Solkar

    Indian cricketer (d. 2005).

  • Lockwood Phillips

    American radio host.

  • Toni Bertorelli
  • Baciro Candé
  • Robert Hyatt
  • Brad Selwood
  • Bobby Whitlock
  • Federico Rossi
  • Guillermo Gaviria Zapata
  • Humberto Zuccarelli

Whose famous birthday is on March 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 18th:

  • Adam Levine
    Adam Levine

    American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Lily Collins
    Lily Collins

    Lily collins is a british-american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the blind side' and 'mirror mirror'.

  • Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah

    Queen latifah is an american actress, singer, and rapper known for her versatile talents in music and film.

  • Dane Cook
    Dane Cook

    Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

  • Sophia Myles
    Sophia Myles

    Sophia myles is an english actress known for her roles in films such as 'underworld' and 'tristan & isolde'.

  • Luc Besson
    Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human...

  • Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif

    Brad dourif is a highly respected character actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'one flew over the...

  • Peter Graves
    Peter Graves

    Peter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.

  • Irene Cara
    Irene Cara

    American singer, actress, and composer.

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


You are 76 years 1 month old,

or 913 months and 8 days old,

or 3971 weeks and 1 day old,

or 27798 days old,

if you were born on March 18, 1948.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on March 18th?

Famous deaths on March 18th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Fess Parker
    Fess Parker

    American actor and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell

    British actor (born 1943).

  • Lauritz Melchior
    Lauritz Melchior

    Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.

  • Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates

    American singer and actress (d. 1969).

  • Adden Fleming

    Pioneering biologist who discovered penicillin.

  • Lianni Chen

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Suhaas Gupta

    Pioneering scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Elliannah Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Mayukha Patel

    Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 18th

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


Holidays on March 18, 1948:

  • Aruba - Flag Day (1976)
  • Ancient Latvia - Bindus Diena
  • United States - National Biodiesel Day
  • Mexico - Expropiaci=n Petreolera

Saints celebrated on March 18, 1948:

  • Saint Edward (d.978)
  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (d.386)
  • Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
  • Saint Anselm
  • Saint Salvator
  • Saint Narcissus
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March 18, 1948: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 18, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 15th and March 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1948 was I Love You, Yes I Do by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 18, 1948 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 15th and March 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love You, Yes I Do
  2. - Sabre Dance

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

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

The Last Stage

The Last Stage

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Wanda Jakubowska

Starring: Tatjana Gorecka, Antonina Gordon-Górecka, Barbara Drapinska, Aleksandra Slaska

Tarzan and the Mermaids

Tarzan and the Mermaids

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Robert Florey

Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Brenda Joyce, George Zucco, Andrea Palma

Close-Up

Close-Up

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore, Richard Kollmar, Loring Smith

Devil's Cargo

Devil's Cargo

Release year: 1948

Directed by: John F. Link Sr.

Starring: John Calvert, Rochelle Hudson, Roscoe Karns, Lyle Talbot

Bill and Coo

Bill and Coo

Release year: 1948

Directed by: Dean Riesner

Starring: Burton's Birds, Jimmy the Crow, George Burton, Elizabeth Walters

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Release year: 1948

Playroom

Playroom

Release year: 1947

Directed by: Stephen Stahl

The Swift Show

The Swift Show

Release year: 1948

Starring: Lanny Ross, Milton Berle, Martha Logan, Kyle MacDonnell

Country: United States of America

The Grand National

The Grand National

Release year: 1948

Adventures in Music

Adventures in Music

Release year: 1948

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Who was the US President on March 18, 1948?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 18, 1948?

On March 18, 1948 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 18th?

March 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of March. 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 March 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 utrecht shooting: three people were killed and nine more injured when a man opened fire on a tram in utrecht, netherlands. authorities suspect terrorist activity. an arrest has been made of a 37-year-old turkish citizen.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish army and free syrian army capture the kurdish stronghold in afrin, which was held by the ypg in north syria. they also raise the turkish flag over the city's centre. turkish-backed forces bulldoze a statue of kaveh, the legendary kurdish figure, and remove it from the city centre.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: between 1,500 and 2,000 people are leaving al-waer district of homs today to go to their destination, either northern homs governorate or idlib governorate. in the next few weeks, the district will be evacuated by armed militants and their families. the rest of the population will then return to the area to receive aid and reconcile. (bbc),

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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 March 1948?

March 1948 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1948 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 18, 1948