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About September 18th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 18, 1948, the Indian Army accepted the surrender of Hyderabad's forces, marking the end of Operation Polo. This led to the formal integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1948 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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- September 18, 1948: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 18, 1948?
- September 18, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
- September 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 18, 1948?
- Back in 1948
September 18, 1948: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 18, 1948:
- Operation Polo concludes: Indian Army accepts Hyderabad's surrender On September 18, 1948, the Indian Army accepted the surrender of Hyderabad's forces, marking the end of Operation Polo. This led to the formal integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Ralph J. Bunche appointed UN Mediator in Palestine Following the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte on September 17, 1948, Ralph J. Bunche was appointed as the Acting United Nations Mediator in Palestine on September 18, 1948. Bunche played a pivotal role in negotiating ceasefires and armistice agreements between Israel and its neighboring Arab states during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. source: un.org
- Madiun Uprising in Dutch Indies On September 18, 1948, the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) initiated an armed rebellion in Madiun, East Java, against the government of President Sukarno and Vice President Mohammad Hatta. The uprising, known as the Madiun Affair, aimed to establish a 'Soviet Republic of Indonesia' but was swiftly suppressed by Republican forces, leading to the deaths and imprisonment of many PKI members. source: britannica.com
- Assassination of Foreign Minister U Tin Tut U Tin Tut, the former Foreign Minister of Burma (Myanmar), was assassinated in Rangoon, reflecting the political instability of the period.
- Hilarities (of 1949) Closes in New York The theatrical production 'Hilarities (of 1949)' concluded its run at the Adelphi Theater in New York City after a brief 14-performance engagement.
September 18, 1948: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was September 18, 1948?
September 18, 1948 was a Saturday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1948 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 18, 1948 can also be written as 9/18/1948 in the US and as 18/9/1948 in UK and Europe.
September 18, 1948: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 18, 1948 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 13th and September 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 18, 1948: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1948 was Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.
- Dinah Shore - Buttons and Bows
September 18, 1948: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1948: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1948 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 18, 1948: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 18, 1948 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1948 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 07:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1948 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 1948.
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How old is someone born on September 18, 1948?
Someone born on September 18, 1948 is:
77 years 10 months old,
or 934 months and 4 days old,
or 4061 weeks and 4 days old,
or 28431 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 18, 1948?
There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1948?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 18, 1948.
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The history attached to September 18, 1948 includes Operation Polo concludes: Indian Army accepts Hyderabad's surrender, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 18, 1948 included “Buttons and Bows” by Dinah Shore, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 18, 1948 included Johnny Belinda, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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