Famous Birthdays
- Christian VIII, King of Denmark (1839-1848) and King of Norway (1814), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1848)
- Justinus Kerner, German physician and medical writer (first detailed description of botulism), born in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (d. 1862)
1786 Highlights
About September 18, 1786
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 236 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake