Historical Events In August - 18
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
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 Cricket 1st-class debut of Raymond Illingworth on August - 18.
1952 On this day in history ralph Byrd, actor (Dick Tracy TV Show), dies at 43
1954 Asst Sec of Labor James Wilkins became first black to attend cabinet on August - 18.
1954 On this day in history 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 August - 18.
1957 On this day in history amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4«")
1957 On this day in history amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4½")
1957 On this day in history wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski, composer, dies at 41
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 this day in history.
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 this day in history.
1961 On this day in history learned Hand, Chief judge of US court of Appeals, dies at 89
1962 Peter, Paul and Mary release their first hit "If I Had a Hammer" on August - 18.
1962 On this day in history cleo Ridgely, silent screen actress (I Remember Mama), dies at 68
1963 Andy Morales was born on this day in history.
1963 James Meredith became first black graduate from U of Mississippi on August - 18.
1966 Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam on this day in history.
1966 On August - 18 first ship-to-shore satellite radio message sent
1966 On August - 18 the 'Cultural Revolution' in China begins
1966 Isaac Keesing, Dutch founder (System Keesing), dies at 80 on August - 18.
1967 Rolling Stones release "We Love You" on this day in history.
1968 Cy Walter, pianist (3's Company), dies at 52 on August - 18.
1969 On August - 18 laci Boldemann, composer, dies at 48
1972 Police fine Paul and Linda McCartney $800 in Sweden cannabis possession on this day in history.
1973 On August - 18 hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record
1976 On this day in history uSSR's Luna 24 soft-lands on Moon
1978 Memphis, Tenn, settles with striking police officers andfirefighters on this day in history.
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