August 18th
1227
Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan died in China.
1587
Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents born in North America.
1894
Congress established the Bureau of Immigration, forerunner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
1920
When Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, the three-quarters of the states necessary was achieved and American women got the right to vote.
1962
Peter, Paul & Mary's "If I Had A Hammer" was released.
1986
Bon Jovi released their "Slippery When Wet" album.
Birthdays
82 Rosalynn Carter Former first lady
76 Roman Polanski Director
72 Robert Redford Actor
66 Martin Mull Actor
57 Patrick Swayze Actor
52 Denis Leary Actor, comedian ('Rescue Me')
51 Madeleine Stowe Actress
40 Edward Norton Actor
40 Christian Slater Actor
39 Malcolm-Jamal Warner Actor ("The Cosby Show")
29 Jeremy Shockey Football player
38 Roberto Clemente 8/18/1934 - 12/31/1972 Baseball Hall of Famer