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see horoscope and birth chart for May 18, 1948What happened on Tuesday May 18, 1948?
About May 18th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: Saudi Arabia joins the military intervention against the newly established State of Israel, participating in the broader Arab coalition seeking to prevent the formation of the Israeli state.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1948 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn
- Popular movie: Uneasy Terms directed by Vernon Sewell
More about May 18th, 1948? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1948.
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May 18, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1948:
- Saudi Arabia Enters Israeli-Arab Conflict Saudi Arabia joins the military intervention against the newly established State of Israel, participating in the broader Arab coalition seeking to prevent the formation of the Israeli state.
- Arab Legion Captures Mount Scopus Fort During the early stages of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the Arab Legion successfully captures a strategic fort on Mount Scopus, a significant location in the ongoing conflict between Arab forces and the newly declared State of Israel.
- First Legislative Yuan Convenes in Nanking The First Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China officially convenes in Nanking, marking an important moment in the political development of the Republic of China during a tumultuous period of Chinese history.
- Ballet Ballads Musical Premieres in New York Jerome Moross and John Latouche's innovative musical 'Ballet Ballads' opens at the Music Box Theater in New York City, running for 62 performances. This unique production blends dance and musical theater, showcasing the creative talents of its composers.
May 18, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 18, 1948?
May 18, 1948 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1948 can also be written as 5/18/1948 in the US and as 18/5/1948 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 18, 1948?
Famous people born on May 18, 1948:
- Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison is a prominent British-Mexican philanthropist and film producer, best known as the widow of Beatles guitarist George...
May 18, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1948 was You Can't be True, Dear by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.
- Vera Lynn - You Can't be True, Dear
May 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 18, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1948 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 03:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1948 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1948.
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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1948
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Someone born on May 18, 1948 is:
76 years 11 months old,
or 923 months and 15 days old,
or 4015 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28109 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1948?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1948.
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