Historical Events
- Uruguay joins the United Nations
Famous Birthdays
- Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, King of Nepal (1972-2001), born in Kathmandu, Nepal (d. 2001)
- Carolyn Wood, American 4 X 100m freestyle swimmer (Olympic gold 1960)
About December 18, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
