What Happened on July 18, 1908

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Gray [John Livesey Eccles], British pianist, ondist, Hammond organ player, film and television composer (Thunderbirds; Space:1999), born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England (d. 1984)
  • John Washington, American US Army chaplain and Catholic priest (The Four Chaplains), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1943) [1]
  • Peace Pilgrim [Mildred Lisette Norman], American peace activist, born in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey (d. 1981)

Famous Deaths

  • Jaime Nunó, Spanish composer (Mexican national anthem), dies at 83
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights

About July 18, 1908

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer