Birthdays occurring on November, 18

1901

George H. Gallup was born on November 18, 1901 American, 1901-1984 Polling is merely an instrument for gauging public opinion. When a president or any other leader pays attention to poll results, he is, in effect, paying attention to the views of the people. Any other interpretation is nonsense. More quotations from George H. Gallup

1906

George Wald was born on November 18, 1906 A physicist is an atom's way of knowing about atoms. More quotations from George Wald

1909

Johnny Mercer was born on November 18, 1909 American vocalist, lyricist and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films. 1909-1976 Once upon a time the world was sweeter than we knew. Everything was ours; how happy we were then, but then once upon a time never comes again. More quotations from Johnny Mercer

Deaths occurring on November, 18

1976

Man Ray died on November 18, 1976 American photographer, painter and film director who was the only American to play a major role in both the Dada and Surrealist movements. 1890-1976 I photograph the things that I do not wish to paint, the things which already have an existence. More quotations from Man Ray

1994

Cab Calloway died on November 18, 1994 American singer, drummer and entertainer, 1907-1994 My audience was my life. What I did and how I did it, was all for my audience. More quotations from Cab Calloway