Historical Events In August - 18
Thursday, 28 March 2024
1949 Paul J Mares, US jazz trumpetist/composer (Tin Roof Blues), dies at 49 on August - 18.
1950 On this day in history julien Lahaut, the chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium is assassinated by far-right elements.
1950 On this day in history julien Lahaut, chairman Belgian Communist Party, murdered
1951 On this day in history cricket 1st-class debut of Raymond Illingworth
1952 On August - 18 ralph Byrd, actor (Dick Tracy TV Show), dies at 43
1954 On this day in history asst Sec of Labor James Wilkins became first black to attend cabinet
1954 On August - 18 james E Wilkins is 1st black to attend a US cabinet meeting
1955 -19] Hurricane Diane, kills 400 in US on August - 18.
1956 Cin Reds (8) & Cubs (2) combine to hit 10 HRs in a 9 inning game on this day in history.
1957 Amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4«") on this day in history.
1957 Amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4½") on this day in history.
1957 Wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski, composer, dies at 41 on this day in history.
1958 Fidel Castro makes a speech on Cuban pirate radio Rebelde on this day in history.
1958 Great Britain issues regional stamps (N Ireland, Scotland andWales) on August - 18.
1958 Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov, published on August - 18.
1958 On August - 18 tV game show scandal investigation starts
1958 On this day in history "Lolita," by Vladimir Nabokov, published
1961 Construction on Berlin Wall completed on August - 18.
1961 On this day in history learned Hand, Chief judge of US court of Appeals, dies at 89
1962 On August - 18 peter, Paul and Mary release their first hit "If I Had a Hammer"
1962 Cleo Ridgely, silent screen actress (I Remember Mama), dies at 68 on this day in history.
1963 Andy Morales was born on this day in history.
1963 On August - 18 james Meredith became first black graduate from U of Mississippi
1966 On this day in history battle of Long Tan, Vietnam
1966 On August - 18 first ship-to-shore satellite radio message sent
1966 On this day in history the 'Cultural Revolution' in China begins
1966 Isaac Keesing, Dutch founder (System Keesing), dies at 80 on this day in history.
1967 Rolling Stones release "We Love You" on August - 18.
1968 Cy Walter, pianist (3's Company), dies at 52 on this day in history.
1969 On August - 18 laci Boldemann, composer, dies at 48
1972 On this day in history police fine Paul and Linda McCartney $800 in Sweden cannabis possession
1973 Hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record on this day in history.
1976 On August - 18 uSSR's Luna 24 soft-lands on Moon
1978 On August - 18 memphis, Tenn, settles with striking police officers andfirefighters
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