August 18

August 18 is the 230th day of the year.

Events

• 1931, Tuesday: The Hill Valley Telegraph mentions the death of Carl Sagan (really a time traveling Doctor Emmett Brown) who was murdered by Kid Tannen's gang.
  • Upon his changing of the events, Marty McFly discovers that he no longer exists as Kid's new victim is Arthur McFly. Marty and Doc goes back to save him.

Behind the scenes

• 1938, Thursday: Planned as the birth date of George McFly.

Appearance

• Back to the Future fourth draft screenplay
• Back to the Future (IDW Publishing)
  • Back to the Future: Citizen Brown - Issue 1: It's About Time
  • Back to the Future: Citizen Brown - Issue 2: "Get Tannen!"