What Happened on March 18, 1948

Historical Events

  • France & Great Britain & Benelux sign Treaty of Brussels
  • Philips begin experimental TV broadcasting

Tito-Stalin split

Soviet consultants leave Yugoslavia in first sign of Tito-Stalin split

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Whitlock, American rock singer, songwriter, and musician (Derek and the Dominos - "Bell Bottom Blues"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Brian Lloyd, Welsh soccer goalkeeper who played 3 internationals; Wrexham 266 games, born in St Asaph, Wales
  • Eknath Solkar, cricketer (India 1969-77, brilliant short-leg fielder)
  • Jessica B. Harris, American culinary historian (High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America), born in Queens, New York
  • Lockwood Phillips, American radio host

About March 18, 1948

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces