What Happened on July 18, 1896

Historical Events

  • George Giffen is 1st to complete 1000/100 double, in 30th Test Cricket
  • Indian born K S Ranjitsinhji completes an unbeaten 154 on Test cricket debut for England in 2nd Test against Australia at Old Trafford
  • US Open Men's Golf, Shinnecock Hills: American-based Scot James Foulis wins by 3 strokes ahead of Englishman Horace Rawlins

About July 18, 1896

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer