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What Happened on July 18, 1792

Famous Deaths

  • John Paul Jones, Scottish-American naval captain and the United States first well-known naval hero ("I have not yet begun to fight"), dies of kidney failure and pneumonia at 45
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About July 18, 1792

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Cancer