Historical Events
Lincoln Calls for Volunteers
US President Abraham Lincoln asks for 500,000 volunteers for military service
Famous Birthdays
- Phillip Snowden, British politician, 1st Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, born in Cowling, Yorkshire (d. 1937)
- Ricarda Huch, German writer and historian "First Lady of German humanism", born in Braunschweig (d. 1947)
About July 18, 1864
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
