What Happened on July 18, 1853

Historical Events

  • Completion of Grand Trunk Line, trains begin running over 1st North American railroad between Portland, Maine and Montreal

Famous Birthdays

  • Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, Dutch physicist (electromagnetic radiation, Nobel 1902), born in Arnherm, Netherlands (d. 1928)

About July 18, 1853

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer