Historical Events
- 6 people are killed by a bomb blast on a bus in West Bengal, India
- Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Colorado GC: Europe retain Cup for the first time in record winning margin 18-12; Sweden's Caroline Hedwall becomes first player to win 5 matches in a single competition
Famous Weddings
Rosanna Arquette
Actress Rosanna Arquette (54) weds investment banker Todd Morgan at a private ceremony in Malibu, California
Bethany Hamilton
Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton (23) weds boyfriend Adam Dirks in Kauai, Hawaii
Famous Deaths
- Dezső Gyarmati, Hungarian water polo player, dies at 85
About August 18, 2013
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Burn - Ellie Goulding
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