Today in History for 18th June 1942

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Historical Events

Events 1 - 2 of 2

- Bernard W Robinson, becomes 1st black ensign in US Navy
- Eric Nessler of France stays aloft in a glider for 38h21m

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 5 of 5

- Carl Radle, American bass guitarist (d. 1980)
- Hans Vonk, Dutch conductor
- Paul McCartney, Liverpool, English rocker & pop star (Beatles)
- Roger Ebert, Urbana Ill, film critic (Siskel & Ebert at the Movies)
- Thabo M Mbeki, South African economist/1st vice-president (1994- )

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 3 of 3

- Adolf Opalka, Czech resistance fighter, shot down
- Arthur Willard Pryor, composer, dies at 71
- John Kubris, Czech resistance fighter, killed Heydrich, dies at 28

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