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Friday, 18 December 2026

Day 352 of 2026  ·  13 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 51
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1886
Ty Cobb
US 140 yrs ago
1890
Edwin Armstrong, radio pioneer (invented FM.)
US Science & Technology 136 yrs ago
1947
Steven Spielberg, director, producer, E.T.'s father!
US Arts & Culture 79 yrs ago
1987
The Perl language is born (created) by Larry Wall. Thanks Larry!
US 39 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1899
George Grant wins patent for his golf tee.
US Science & Technology 127 yrs ago