What happened this day in history September 18, 1947

What are the important events that happened on September 18, 1947? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 18, 1947: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 18, 1947 is the 261st day of the year 1947 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 104 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 5, 1947 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectahexacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $25,759.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

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

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September 18, 1947 Historical Events

  • 1947
    The National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency were established in the United States under the National Security Act.
  • 1947
    The United States Air Force becomes an independent branch of the United States armed forces.

Who were born on September 18, 1947?

  • 1947
    Drew Gilpin Faust, American historian
  • 1947
    Giancarlo Minardi, Italian motor racing team boss

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