Historical Events
- Altar dedicated at full-scale replica of Stonehenge at Maryhill, Washington
The Last Sultan
The last Ottoman Sultan ascends the throne, Sultan Mehmed VI, who rules until the monarchy is abolished in 1922
Famous Birthdays
- Abigail Van Buren [Pauline Phillips], American columnist and radio show host known for "Dear Abby" advice column, twin sister of fellow advice columnist Ann Landers (Eppie Lederer), born in Sioux City, Iowa (d. 2013)
Alec Bedser (1918-2010)
English cricket medium-pace bowler (51 Tests, 236 wickets, BB 7/44; Surrey CCC), born in Reading, England
- Ann Landers [Eppie Lederer], American advice columnist "Ask Ann Landers," twin sister of fellow advice columnist "Dear Abby" (Abigail Van Buren), born in Sioux City, Iowa (d. 2002)
- Buster Davis, American choral director (Garry Moore Show), born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (d. 1987)
- Johnnie Parsons, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500, 1950; AAA/USAC Championship, 1949), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1984)
- Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, King of Tonga (1965-2006), born in Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, Tonga (d. 2006)
About July 4, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
