Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Korean axe murder incident: 2 US soldiers tasked with cutting down a poplar tree blocking the view of UN observers are killed by North Koreans claiming it was planted by Kim Il-Sung in the Korean Demilitarized Zone
- USSR's Luna 24 soft-lands on Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Bryan Volpenhein, American rower, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Tom Malchow, American 200m swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
About August 18, 1976
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey