What Happened on December 18, 1779

Day of the Week: Saturday

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestJoseph Grimaldi

Joseph Grimaldi, English pantomimist and the "greatest clown in history", born in London (d. 1837)

Greatest Clown in History Joseph Grimaldi
Greatest Clown in History
Joseph Grimaldi

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Punt, Dutch engraver, painter, illustrator and actor (Gideonschool), dies at 68