Historical Events
- Colorado man Christopher Lee Watts is charged with the murder of his wife and two daughters
- Measles cases reach record high in Europe with 41,000 infected first six months of 2018 with 37 deaths according to WHO
- Polish immigrant and former volunteer Nazi guard Jakiw Palij (95) is deported from the US in New York to Germany
Event of Interest
Pope Francis releases letter to all Catholics condemning sexual abuse atrocities and clerical cover-ups "We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them"
- Venezuela issues new currency the "Bolivar Soberano" in attempt to stop runaway hyperinflation
Famous Deaths
- Charles Blackman, Australian figurative artist (Heide circle), dies at 90
- Eddie Willis, American guitar and sitar player (The Funk Brothers), dies of polio complications at 82
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About August 20, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
#1 Song: Shotgun - George Ezra
