On September 18:
1709 English writer Samuel Johnson was born.
1837 Tiffany & Co was opened in New York.
1879 The Blackpool Illuminations were turned on for the first time.
1905 USA chorographer Agnes de Mille was born.
1905 Swedish actor Greta Garbo was born.
1919 The Netherlands grant woment he right to vote.
1937: New Zealand’s first state house was opened when David and Mary McGregor moved into 12 Fife Lane, Miramar.
1971 USA cyclist Lance Armstrong was born.
1976 Brazilian football player Ronaldo was born.
Sourced from NZ History Online and Wikipedia.
Homepaddock 