Historical Events
- Boston Red Sox Tony Conigliaro is beaned by Angels Jack Hamilton at Fenway Park; injuries including a fractured cheekbone, dislocated jaw, and eye damage kept him from returning for a year and a half, and led to improvements in batting helmets
We Love You
The Rolling Stones release music single "We Love You", written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richard as a message of thanks to fans for their support after the duo's recent drug arrests; recording features backing vocals by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Famous Birthdays
- Blas Elias [Gomez], American rock drummer (Slaughter - Stick it Live: Trans-Siberian Orchestra; Blue Man Group), born in Kennedy, Texas
- Brian Michael Bendis, American comic book writer, born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Daler Mehndi, Indian pop and Bhangra singer-songwriter, and record producer, born in Patna, India
- Dan Peters, American drummer (Mudhoney), born in Seattle, Washington
- John Jurkovic, American football defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Julie Kristen Smith, American actress (Showgirls), born in Nuremberg, Germany
- Tracy Tracy [Cattell], Australian musician (The Primitives - "Crash"), born in Australia
About August 18, 1967
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
- #1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie