18 September - History and Importance of the Day

1709  Dr. Samuel Johnson born.

1810  Chile declared its independence from Spain after 269 years as a colony.

1947 - The U.S. Air Force was established as a separate military service.


Birthdays

1709 - Dr. Samuel Johnson
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/johnson_samuel.shtml

Birthday - Movie actress Greta Garbo (1905-1990)