Historical Events Jul 16 Captain John Gilbert patents 1st dredger in Britain Jul 30 Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht Events in 1618 Famous Birthdays Jul 31 Médard Chouart Des Groseilliers, French trader and explorer in New France (1st to recognise significance of Hudson Bay fur trade), baptized at Charly-sur-Marne (d. 1695-98) Born in 1618 Jun 1618 History by Year Aug 1618 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers