Historical Events In August - 18
Thursday, 07 July 2022
1949 On this day in history paul J Mares, US jazz trumpetist/composer (Tin Roof Blues), dies at 49
1950 On August - 18 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 August - 18 cricket 1st-class debut of Raymond Illingworth
1952 Ralph Byrd, actor (Dick Tracy TV Show), dies at 43 on this day in history.
1954 Asst Sec of Labor James Wilkins became first black to attend cabinet on August - 18.
1954 James E Wilkins is 1st black to attend a US cabinet meeting on August - 18.
1955 On this day in history -19] Hurricane Diane, kills 400 in US
1956 On August - 18 cin Reds (8) & Cubs (2) combine to hit 10 HRs in a 9 inning game
1957 Amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4«") on this day in history.
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 On August - 18 great Britain issues regional stamps (N Ireland, Scotland andWales)
1958 Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov, published on August - 18.
1958 TV game show scandal investigation starts on August - 18.
1958 "Lolita," by Vladimir Nabokov, published on this day in history.
1961 On August - 18 construction on Berlin Wall completed
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 Cleo Ridgely, silent screen actress (I Remember Mama), dies at 68 on this day in history.
1963 On this day in history andy Morales was born
1963 On this day in history james Meredith became first black graduate from U of Mississippi
1966 Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam on August - 18.
1966 On this day in history first ship-to-shore satellite radio message sent
1966 The 'Cultural Revolution' in China begins on this day in history.
1966 On this day in history isaac Keesing, Dutch founder (System Keesing), dies at 80
1967 Rolling Stones release "We Love You" on this day in history.
1968 On August - 18 cy Walter, pianist (3's Company), dies at 52
1969 On August - 18 laci Boldemann, composer, dies at 48
1972 On August - 18 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 August - 18.
1976 USSR's Luna 24 soft-lands on Moon on August - 18.
1978 On this day in history memphis, Tenn, settles with striking police officers andfirefighters
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