Historical Events
ESPY Awards
12th ESPY Awards: Lance Armstrong, Diana Taurasi win
Sports History
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Troon: American Todd Hamilton wins his only major title, defeating 2002 champion Ernie Els of South Africa by a stroke in a 4-hole playoff
Famous Deaths
- Émile Peynaud, French oenologist, dies at 92
- Paul Foot, British journalist (b. 1937)
About July 18, 2004
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Confessions Part II - Usher
#1 Song: Lola's Theme - Shapeshifters
