Historical Events
- -19] Hurricane Diane, kills 400 in US
- 46.1 cm rainfall at Westfield, Massachusetts (state record)
- Sjukri al-Quwatli re-elected president of Syria
Famous Birthdays
- Taher Elgamal, Egyptian scientist, born in Cairo, Egypt
About August 18, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
