Famous Birthdays
- Emille-Louis-Victor Mathieu, composer
- Harvey W. Wiley, American chemist known for leadership in the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, born in Kent, Indiana (d. 1930)
1844 Highlights
About October 18, 1844
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra