What happened on Thursday September 18, 1947?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1947:

• United States Department of Defense Established The United States Department of Defense officially begins operations, transitioning from the previously known National Military Establishment. This marked a significant reorganization of the country's military administrative structure.
• United States Air Force Formation The United States Air Force (USAF) is officially formed as a separate military branch, emerging from the National Security Act of 1947. This represented a pivotal moment in military organization, recognizing air power as a critical strategic component.
• National Security Council and CIA Established The United States creates the National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency under the National Security Act, fundamentally reshaping the nation's intelligence and national security infrastructure.
• Country Music at Carnegie Hall Country music legends Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking the venue's first-ever country music performance and symbolizing the genre's growing cultural significance.

Events in 1947

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

Magazines from Sep. 18, 1947

Newspapers from Sep. 18, 1947

September 18, 1947 was a Thursday and it was the 261st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1947 can also be written as 9/18/1947 in the US and as 18/9/1947 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 1947 in September 1947 calendar

Famous people born on September 18, 1947:

• Drew Gilpin Faust

  Distinguished American historian, academic leader, and first female president of Harvard University from 2007 to 2018.

• Russ Abbot

  Popular English comedian, singer, and television personality known for comedy sketch shows in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Giancarlo Minardi

  Prominent Italian motorsport entrepreneur who founded the Minardi Formula One racing team, known for developing young racing talent.

• Jeff MacNelly

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American editorial cartoonist known for his witty and insightful political cartoons.

• Gail Carson Levine

  Acclaimed children's book author known for fantasy novels like 'Ella Enchanted', which won a Newbery Honor.

• Paolo Romani

Famous people born in 1947

Famous people born on September 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1947 was I Wish I Didn't Love You So by Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Betty Hutton - I Wish I Didn't Love You So
2. Jack Owens - How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You)
3. Johnny Mercer - Sugar Blues
4. Alvino Rey & His Orchestra - Near You
5. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - I Wish I Didn't Love You So

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1947 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1947 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 09:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1947 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1947.

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Your place in the Universe on September 18, 1947

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Someone born on September 18, 1947 is:

77 years 7 months old,

or 931 months and 26 days old,

or 4051 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28363 days old,

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

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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

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

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