Famous Birthdays
- Karl Schröder II, German composer, born in Quedlinburg (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Bolzano, Bohemian mathematician and philosopher (b. 1781)
1848 Highlights
About December 18, 1848
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius