Historical Events
- 4th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at El Cortez Hotel
Music History
Police fine Paul & Linda McCartney ś800 in Sweden for cannabis possession
Famous Birthdays
- Keiko Yamada, Japanese pop singer (Globe; A Song Is Born), born in Oita, Japan
- Leo Ku, Hong Kong singer, born in British Hong Kong
- Nate Jones, American heavyweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Ray Jacobs, American football linebacker (Denver Broncos), born in Corsicana, Texas
- Shaun Wilson, Australian artist and filmmaker, born in Melbourne, Australia
About August 18, 1972
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#1 Song: School's Out - Alice Cooper
