What Happened on July 18, 1936

Historical Events

Lucky Luciano Sentenced

Charles "Lucky" Luciano is sentenced to 30 to 50 years in state prison

Spanish Coup of July 1936

Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Morocco


Famous Birthdays

  • Ted Harris, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (5 x NHL All Star; Stanley Cup 1965, 66, 68, 69 Montreal Canadiens, 75 Philadelphia Flyers), born in Winnipeg, Canada

About July 18, 1936

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

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