What Happened on November 18, 1945

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