Historical Events
- First bicycle traffic court in America established in Racine, Wisconsin
Famous Birthdays
- Denny Hulme, New Zealand auto racer (F1 World Drivers' Champion 1967, 3rd 1968, 72; 112 F1 GP starts, 8 wins), born in Motueka, New Zealand (d. 1992)
- Ian Spurling, Australian born ballet designer (The Royal Ballet), born in South Australia (d. 1996)
- Ronald Venetiaan, Surinamese mathematician and politician (President of Suriname, 1991-96 & 2000-2010), born in Paramaribo, Dutch Colony of Suriname
Famous Deaths
Maxim Gorky (1868-1936)
Russian playwright and author (Mother and The Lower Depths), dies at 68
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About June 18, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
