Page 6: Historical Events In August - 18

1949  On August - 18 paul J Mares, US jazz trumpetist/composer (Tin Roof Blues), dies at 49   

1950  On this day in history julien Lahaut, the chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium is assassinated by far-right elements.   

1950  On August - 18 julien Lahaut, chairman Belgian Communist Party, murdered   

1951  Cricket 1st-class debut of Raymond Illingworth on August - 18.   

1952  On August - 18 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  James E Wilkins is 1st black to attend a US cabinet meeting on this day in history.   

1955  On August - 18 -19] Hurricane Diane, kills 400 in US   

1956  Cin Reds (8) & Cubs (2) combine to hit 10 HRs in a 9 inning game on August - 18.   

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 August - 18.   

1957  On this day in history wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski, composer, dies at 41   

1958  On August - 18 fidel Castro makes a speech on Cuban pirate radio Rebelde   

1958  Great Britain issues regional stamps (N Ireland, Scotland andWales) on August - 18.   

1958  On August - 18 lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov, published   

1958  TV game show scandal investigation starts on this day in history.   

1958  On August - 18 "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  Cleo Ridgely, silent screen actress (I Remember Mama), dies at 68 on August - 18.   

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 August - 18 battle of Long Tan, Vietnam   

1966  On this day in history 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 August - 18.   

1968  On this day in history cy Walter, pianist (3's Company), dies at 52   

1969  Laci Boldemann, composer, dies at 48 on August - 18.   

1972  Police fine Paul and Linda McCartney $800 in Sweden cannabis possession on this day in history.   

1973  Hank Aaron's record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record on August - 18.   

1976  On this day in history uSSR's Luna 24 soft-lands on Moon   

1978  On August - 18 memphis, Tenn, settles with striking police officers andfirefighters   

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1414  Jami, Persian poet (d. 1492) was born on August - 18.   

1450  Marko Marulic/Marulus/Splichanin/Pechinich, Croatian poet was born on August - 18.   

1579  On August - 18 birth of charlotte Flandrina van Nassau, daughter of Willem I of Orange   

1587  1st English child born in New World (Virginia Dare) was born on August - 18.   

1587  On August - 18 birth of virginia Dare, 1st American born of English parents   

1596  On this day in history birth of jean Bolland, Flemish Jesuit writer (d. 1665)   

1605  Henry Hammond, English churchman (d. 1660) was born on this day in history.   

1606  Maria Anna of Spain, Holy Roman Empire Empress and Queen of Hungary (d. 1646) was born on August - 18.   

0353  Death of Decentius, Roman usurper on this day in history.   

0849  On this day in history death of walafrid Strabo, German monk and theologian   

1227  Genghis Khan, Mongol conqueror, dies on August - 18.   

1236  Theodorus Van Celles, monastery founder (Kruisheren), dies on August - 18.   

1258  Death of Theodore II Lascaris, Emperor of the Empire of Nicaea on this day in history.   

1276  Adrian V, [Ottobono Fieschi], Italian Pope (7/11-8/18/1276), dies on August - 18.   

1318  Death of Clare of Montefalco, Italian Abbess and religious leader (born c. 1268) on August - 18.   

1430  On August - 18 death of thomas de Ros, 9th Baron de Ros, English soldier and politician (drowned) (b. 1406)