1971 - During the Vietnam war Australia and New Zealand withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
1963 - After attending the University of Mississippi, James Meredith graduates from college.
1958 - The controversial novel 'Lolita' is published in the U.S
1920 - Women's suffrage became guaranteed with the ratification of 19th amendment
1868 - Helium is discovered by French astronomer Pierre Jules Cesar Janssen
This Day In Business
2011 - Gold hits all-time high price at $1,826 per ounce.
1982 - LA Dodgers defeat Chicago Cubs after 21 innings of play that started previous day
1201 - The city Riga, Latvia - known for Viking trade, is founded by Bishop Albert.
2009 - Brett Favre signs a two-year $25 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings
August 18th Holiday
Long Tan Day (Australia) - Honors Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan against the Viet Cong on August 18, 1966.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He ran a ballroom dancing school in Kent, England. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the August 18 Birthday Horoscope.
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