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In the year 1918
679 Notable birthdays
Edward A. Murphy, Jr.
American engineer, coiner of murphy's law (1918–1990).
Born January 11th, 1918 in Panama Canal Zone.
Died July 17th, 1990 at 72 years old in New York City.
Mary Anderson
American actress (1918-2014).
Born April 3rd, 1918 in Birmingham. [ref]
Died April 6th, 2014 at 96 years old in Burbank.
Fernando Peyroteo
Portuguese football player/manager (1918-1978).
Born March 10th, 1918 in Humpata.
Died November 28th, 1978 at 60 years old in Lisbon.
King Donovan
Actor and director (1918-1987).
Born January 25th, 1918 in Manhattan.
Died June 30th, 1987 at 69 years old in Branford (cancer).
Cicely Saunders
English writer, doctor, founder of the hospice care movement, palliative care activist.
Born June 22nd, 1918 in Hertfordshire. [ref]
Died July 14th, 2005 at 87 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Elaine de Kooning
American painter (1918–1989).
Born March 12th, 1918 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died February 1st, 1989 at 70 years old in Southampton (lung cancer). [ref]
Roberta Cowell
British racing driver and fighter pilot.
Born April 8th, 1918 in Croydon.
Died October 11th, 2011 at 93 years old in Hampton.
Abdul Haris Nasution
Indonesian politician and general (1918–2000).
Born December 3rd, 1918 in Kotanopan, Dutch East Indies.
Died September 6th, 2000 at 81 years old in Jakarta (cerebrovascular disease). [ref]
Joe Williams
American jazz singer (1918–1999).
Born December 12th, 1918 in Cordele.
Died March 29th, 1999 at 80 years old in Las Vegas.
Ben Klassen
American engineer, author and politician (1918-1993).
Born February 20th, 1918 in Rozivka.
Died August 6th, 1993 at 75 years old in Otto.
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You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Bob Hope