Historical Events
- German concentration camp Amersfoort opens
- Phillies commit 8 errors in a baseball game
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Jones, American actor (Wild in the Streets), born in Jackson, Tennessee (d. 2014)
- Dennis Claridge, American football quarterback (NFL C'ship 1965, Green Bay Packers; Atlantic Falcons), born in Phoenix, Arizona (d. 2018)
- Matt Snell, American football running back (NY Jets, Super Bowl III), born in Garfield, Georgia
About August 18, 1941
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo