Famous Birthdays
- Blanche Sweet, American actress (Home Sweet Home, Avenging Conscience), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1986)
- George Thalben-Ball, Australian-English organist (Birmingham City Organist, 1949-83), and composer (Elegy), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1987)
- Philip Barry, American dramatist (Philadelphia Story), born in Rochester, New York (d. 1949)
1896 Highlights
About June 18, 1896
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
