Historical Events
Schoenberg's Prelude
Arnold Schoenberg's Prelude for orchestra & mixed choir, premieres
Famous Birthdays
- Glen Walken, American actor (Leave it to Larry), born in Queens, New York
- Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lankan politician, Prime Minister (2018-22) and President (2005-15), born in Weeraketiya, British Ceylon
Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010)
Native American activist, 1st woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma
About November 18, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio