Historical Events
- British assault on Catania, Sicily
- Giants and Phillies strand record 30 baserunners, NY wins, 10-6
Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Peete, American golfer (12 PGA Tour titles), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2015)
- Robin McDonald, Scottish rock guitarist (Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas), born in Nairn, Scotland (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Pace, American music label owner (Black Swan - 1st major label founded by a Black American), dies at 59
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About July 18, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
