Notable people born on August 18

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People born on this day

Robert RedfordAmerican actor and director (1936–2025)Born in 1936 · View source ↗1936

Edward NortonAmerican actorBorn in 1969 · View source ↗1969

Rosalynn CarterFirst Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981Born in 1927 · View source ↗1927

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on August 18, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction35 %

Distance to the Moon395,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLeoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. HelenaA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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