Historical Events
- Netherlands & Japan sign trade agreement
Famous Deaths
- William Austin Burt, American scientist, surveyor and inventor who patented America's first typographer (typewriter) and the equatorial sextant, dies at 66
1858 Highlights
About August 18, 1858
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 162 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
