Famous people born on December 18 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is December 18, you share it with Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera — and you were born under Sagittarius, the sign of the adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
Birthday basics for December 18
Sagittarius ♐
Zodiac sign
Turquoise
Birthstone
Narcissus
Birth flower
352nd
Day of the year
December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), with 13 days still to come.
Famous people born on December 18
Steven Spielberg — American filmmaker who directed Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park (born 1946).
Brad Pitt — American Academy Award-winning actor and film producer (born 1963).
Christina Aguilera — American pop singer known for her four-octave vocal range (born 1980).
Also sharing the day:
Paul Klee (b. 1879) — Swiss-German painter beloved for his playful, colorful modernist works.
Keith Richards (b. 1943) — guitarist and co-founder of the Rolling Stones.
Billie Eilish (b. 2001) — Grammy-sweeping singer-songwriter of "Bad Guy."
December 18 in history
1865 — The Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery was proclaimed part of the U.S. Constitution.
1892 — Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1958 — The United States launched SCORE, the world's first communications satellite.
1787 — New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
1966 — How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premiered on CBS, narrated by Boris Karloff.
2009 — James Cameron's Avatar opened in U.S. theaters on its way to becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
December 18 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is December 18?
Anyone born on December 18 is a Sagittarius — adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
What is the birthstone for December 18?
The birthstone for a December 18 birthday is Turquoise, and the birth flower is the Narcissus.
Who is the most famous person born on December 18?
Steven Spielberg is among the best known — American filmmaker who directed Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park (born 1946).
What happened on December 18?
In 1865, The Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery was proclaimed part of the U.S. Constitution.
What day of the year is December 18?
December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years), with 13 days still to come.
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