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What Happened on July 18, 1937

Famous Birthdays

Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005)

American journalist and author (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas), born in Louisville, Kentucky

Roald Hoffmann (86 years old)

Polish-American chemist (Nobel 1981), born in Złoczów, Poland


Famous Deaths

  • Julian Bell, British poet (b. 1908)
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About July 18, 1937

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer