Famous Birthdays
Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005)
American journalist and author (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Roald Hoffmann, Polish-American chemist (Nobel 1981), born in Złoczów, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Julian Bell, British poet (b. 1908)
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About July 18, 1937
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer