Famous Quote For August 18
"The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population."
Grover Cleveland, 1882
August 18 Birthdays
 
LeafyIsHere 1995
Maia Mitchell 1993
G Dragon 1988
Chad Alan 1984
Talia Castellano 1999
Samantha Grecchi 1994
Patrick Swayze 1952
Matthew Taylor 2001
Andy Samberg 1978
Max Charles 2003
Anna Akana 1990
Piinksparkles0818 2001
Alan Poulos 1998
Louie Castro 1999
Essence Nicole Smith 1997
Edward Norton 1969
Nick28T 1985
Mika 1983
Roberto Clemente 1934
Murray Rundus 2002
Robert Redford 1936
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August 18 History
 

1971 - During the Vietnam war Australia and New Zealand withdraw their troops from Vietnam.

1963 - After attending the University of Mississippi, James Meredith graduates from college.

1958 - The controversial novel 'Lolita' is published in the U.S

1920 - Women's suffrage became guaranteed with the ratification of 19th amendment

1868 - Helium is discovered by French astronomer Pierre Jules Cesar Janssen

This Day In Business

2011 - Gold hits all-time high price at $1,826 per ounce.
This Day In Entertainment

1982 - LA Dodgers defeat Chicago Cubs after 21 innings of play that started previous day
This Day In Geography

1201 - The city Riga, Latvia - known for Viking trade, is founded by Bishop Albert.
This Day In Sports

2009 - Brett Favre signs a two-year $25 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings

August 18th Holiday

Long Tan Day (Australia) - Honors Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan against the Viet Cong on August 18, 1966.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She modeled for Elle magazine and Harper's Bazaar. For Elle, she participated in a 2006 photo shoot that featured her in her father's brown cardigan and pajama pants. Who is she?

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