Historical Events
- Washington Senators catcher Eddie Ainsmith applies for draft deferment; Secretary of War, Newton D Baker rules baseball players not draft exempt but later moves date to 1 September; both leagues end regular season 2 September
- World War I: German armies retreat across Marne River in France
Famous Deaths
- Joost van Vollenhoven, Dutch-French colonial administrator (French West Africa) and solider, dies in the Second Battle of the Marne at 40
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About July 19, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
