Famous Birthdays
- Michael Behe, American biochemist and advocate of intelligent design, born in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- R. Stevie Moore, American singer, songwriter, and home recording pioneer, born in Nashville, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Curly Howard [Jerome Lester Horwitz], American vaudevillian actor and comedian (The Three Stooges), dies from a stroke at 48
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About January 18, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn