Historical Events
- 1st electric power generated from atomic energy sold commercially
- 280 mm rain in Martinstown, Dorset (UK-record)
Famous Birthdays
- Bernd Fasching, Austrian painter and sculptor, born in Vienna, Austria
- Teresa Ann Savoy, British actress in Italian Films (Caligula; Salon Kitty), born in London, England (d. 2017)
- Terry Chambers, British drummer (XTC, 1972-82 - "Generals And Majors"), born in Wiltshire, England
- Vitali Viktorovich Savitsky, biologist/politician
About July 18, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dreamboat - Alma Cogan
