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The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
December 18 Literary Facts
The U.S. Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, outlawing slavery
H. H. Munro (“Saki”) is born
Explore: The Open Window, The Interlopers, Saki
Christopher Fry is born
Explore: The Lady's Not for Burning, Christopher Fry
Abe Burrows is born
Ossie Davis is born
Explore: Purlie Victorious
Jacqueline Briskin is born