Famous Birthdays
- Hendrik Baels, Belgian politician, born in Ostend, Belgium (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Antoine César Becquerel, French physicist who pioneered the study of electric and luminescent phenomena, dies at 89
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About January 18, 1878
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
