What happened this day in history April 18, 1949

What are the important events that happened on April 18, 1949? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 18, 1949: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 18, 1949 is the 108th day of the year 1949 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 257 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 5, 1949 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $259.12. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 18, 1949 Historical Events

  • 1949
    The aircraft carrier USS United States is laid down at Newport News Drydock and Shipbuilding. However, construction is canceled five days later, resulting in the Revolt of the Admirals.

Who were born on April 18, 1949?

  • 1949
    Geoff Bodine, American race car driver

Who died on April 18, 1949?

  • 1949
    Will Hay, English comedian and actor (b. 1888)

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