Ephemeris of November 18: what happened on a day like today

On November 18, 1996, Gabriela Sabatini retired from tennis. At just 15 years and three weeks old, she became the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal. At her 16th, she was ranked in the top 10 and never got out of there until she quit the sport. In 1990, she won the US Open. At 26 years old, she left her professional activity 39 titles in her showcase.

On November 18, 2014, he passed away. Jose “Pepe” Eliaschev, Argentine journalist and writer. Since 2012, he was Radio Miter driver with his cycle “Esto que pasa”.

17 years ago Laura Hidalgo died, Argentine actress. She starred in great national cinema classics such as “Más Allá del Olvido” and “Las campanas de Teresa”. In 1957, she played a character for the last time in her career.

On November 18, 1908, he was born. Juan Carlos Castagnino, Argentine painter and draftsman. In honor of his career, he was named a member of the National Academy of Fine Arts.

Marcel Proust died on November 18. He is the author of “In Search of Lost Time”, one of the greatest works in the history of literature. In his work also stands out “Pleasures and days”, “Jean Santeuil” and “Against Saint-Beuve”.

In 1951, San Lorenzo and River tied 1-1 in the first televised game in the history of the country.

A day like today, Disney released “Willie and the Steamboat” with Mickey Mouse as the protagonist. It was the first animated sound film.

They were born on November 18 Luis DaguerreFrench painter; Margaret AtwoodCanadian writer; Owen WilsonHollywood actor and Amadeo VivesSpanish composer.

They died on a day like today Paul BowlesAmerican writer; Heinar KippardtGerman playwright and Niels Bohrwinner of the Nobel Prize in 1922.

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