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What Happened on June 18, 1926

Historical Events

  • Theodor Lessing laid-off "because he is a Jew" in Hanover

Famous Birthdays

  • Patricia Hutchinson, British diplomat (Ambassador to Uruguay, 1980-83), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 2008)
  • Tom Wicker, American columnist (covered assassination of JFK for NY Times) and author, born in Hamlet, North Carolina (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

  • Olga Constantinovna of Russia, Queen consort of the Hellenes as the wife of King George I, dies at 74
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About June 18, 1926

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 98 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini