This Day in Auto History:

12.18.1898
Theodor Parsons Hall, develop of the Hall flying automobile, is born in Wallingford, CT
12.18.1919
Racer Henri Fournier dies in Paris, France at age 48
12.18.1941
Racer Wayne Baker is born
12.18.1955
Racer Ted Musgrave is born in Franklin, WI
12.18.1991
Racer George Abecassis dies in Ibstone, Buckinghamshire, England at age 78