64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero
Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
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Historical Events on July 18
Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, desi
Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, designed by artist Giotto di Bondone
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stup
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Moro
Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Morocco
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's A
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army
Detroit, Michigan, files for bankruptcy, becoming the largest US municipal bankruptcy at $18.5 billion
Detroit ( dih-TROYT, locally also DEE-troyt) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Wildfire season in British Columbia becomes the most destructive on record, burning 14,100 square kilometers of land and
Wildfire season in British Columbia becomes the most destructive on record, burning 14,100 square kilometers of land and surpassing the 2018 record [1]
"The Nun's Story" based on the novel by Kathryn Hulme, starring Audrey Hepburn premieres in Los Angeles
The Nun's Story is a 1959 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, and Dean Jagger.
Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" album tops US charts, featuring "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me"
Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" album tops US charts, featuring "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me"
Nadia Comăneci (14) becomes the first gymnast in Olympic Games history to achieve a perfect 10 score (doing so 7 times)
Nadia Comăneci (14) becomes the first gymnast in Olympic Games history to achieve a perfect 10 score (doing so 7 times) at the Montreal Games
Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (37) weds Antonina Miliukova (29) at the Church of Saint George in Moscow, Rus
Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (37) weds Antonina Miliukova (29) at the Church of Saint George in Moscow, Russia; separate six weeks later, but ever divorce
British naval officer Louis Mountbatten (22) weds Lord Mount Temple's daughter Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley (20) at St.
British naval officer Louis Mountbatten (22) weds Lord Mount Temple's daughter Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley (20) at St. Margaret's in Westminster, London
American heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (38) weds American Broadway singer and actress Hannah Williams (22); divo
American heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (38) weds American Broadway singer and actress Hannah Williams (22); divorce in 1943
WWE wrestler John Cena (35) divorces Elizabeth Huberdeau (33) due to irretrievably broken marriage after 3 years of gett
WWE wrestler John Cena (35) divorces Elizabeth Huberdeau (33) due to irretrievably broken marriage after 3 years of getting married
BC Battle of Cremera: Etruscan city Veii ambushes and defeats the Roman Republican army in one of the most unexpected an
BC Battle of Cremera: Etruscan city Veii ambushes and defeats the Roman Republican army in one of the most unexpected and dramatic defeats in Roman history
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rom
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rome
Pope's authority declared void in England
Pope's authority declared void in England
Spanish troops occupy Mantua
Spanish troops occupy Mantua
Decree orders all Jews expelled from Brussels
Decree orders all Jews expelled from Brussels
Battle at Banja Luka: Turkish army beats Austrians
Battle at Banja Luka: Turkish army beats Austrians
First half-page newspaper ad is published, in the NY Weekly Journal
First half-page newspaper ad is published, in the NY Weekly Journal
Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts
Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Boston Gazette publishes "Liberty Song," America's first patriotic song
Boston Gazette publishes "Liberty Song," America's first patriotic song
British capture Prairie du Chien (Wisconsin)
Prairie du Chien ( PRAIR-ee doo SHEEN) is a city in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census.
Selkirk Treaty: Lord Selkirk signs agreement with five chiefs of Sautaux and Cree Nations for land use either side of Re
Selkirk Treaty: Lord Selkirk signs agreement with five chiefs of Sautaux and Cree Nations for land use either side of Red and Assiniboine Rivers - 1st agreement in Western Canada recognizing Indigenous land rights [1]
Pedro II, aged 15-years old, formally crowned Emperor of Brazil after a 10-year regency
The early life of Pedro II of Brazil covers the period from his birth on 2 December 1825 until 18 July 1841, when he was crowned and consecrated.
Completion of Grand Trunk Line, trains begin running over 1st North American railroad between Portland, Maine and Montre
Completion of Grand Trunk Line, trains begin running over 1st North American railroad between Portland, Maine and Montreal
Louis Faidherbe, French governor of Senegal, arrives to relieve French forces at Kayes, effectively ending El Hajj Umar
Louis Faidherbe, French governor of Senegal, arrives to relieve French forces at Kayes, effectively ending El Hajj Umar Tall's war against the French
Battle of Blackburn's Ford, Virginia
The Battle of Blackburn's Ford (also known as the Skirmish at Blackburn's Ford) took place on July 18, 1861, in the Confederate state of Virginia, as part of the Manassas campaign of the American...
Battle of Newburgh, Indiana - captured by Union forces
The Newburgh Raid was a successful raid by Confederate partisans on Newburgh, Indiana, on July 18, 1862, making it the first town in a northern state to be captured during the American Civil War.
Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina - Second assault
Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina - Second assault
Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council officially proclaim the concept of papal infallibility
Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council officially proclaim the concept of papal infallibility
The Ballot Act introduces the secret ballot in elections in Britain; previously, votes were made openly
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Louisville Tony Mullane is 1st to pitch righty then lefty
Louisville Tony Mullane is 1st to pitch righty then lefty
First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine risks his life by successfully
First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine risks his life by successfully testing it on himself
Australian Harry Graham scores 107 on cricket debut Australia v England, Lord's
Australian Harry Graham scores 107 on cricket debut Australia v England, Lord's
George Giffen is 1st to complete 1000/100 double, in 30th Test Cricket
George Giffen is 1st to complete 1000/100 double, in 30th Test Cricket
Cap Anson is 1st to get 3,000 hits
Cap Anson is 1st to get 3,000 hits
Florenz Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1907" premieres in NYC
Florenz Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1907" premieres in NYC
Chicago Cubs get 21 hits but lose to Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
WWI: Second Battle of Isonzo begins with Kingdom of Italy offensive against Austria-Hungary, ends 2-1/2 weeks later with
WWI: Second Battle of Isonzo begins with Kingdom of Italy offensive against Austria-Hungary, ends 2-1/2 weeks later with over 91,000 combined casualties
World War I: US and French forces launch Aisne-Marne offensive
World War I: US and French forces launch Aisne-Marne offensive
British House of Lords accepts new divorce law
British House of Lords accepts new divorce law
KPD points out Rote Frontkampferbund against Nazi
KPD points out Rote Frontkampferbund against Nazi
The South Africa author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a q
The South Africa author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a quarrel
SHO soccer team forms in Old Beijerland
SHO soccer team forms in Old Beijerland
First air-conditioned ship (Mariposa) launches
First air-conditioned ship (Mariposa) launches
Belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands sign Ouchy Convention, a customs treaty
The Ouchy Convention was negotiated at Ouchy (Switzerland) in June 1932, but signed at Geneva on 18 July 1932 between the two BLEU countries (Belgium and Luxembourg) and the Netherlands.
Amsterdam city council accept city growth plan through the year 2000
Amsterdam city council accept city growth plan through the year 2000
Nazi SS drowns 40 Jews in Dvina River, Belorussia
Nazi SS drowns 40 Jews in Dvina River, Belorussia
1st performances of "Chôros No. 6" and "Chôros No. 11" by Heitor Villa-Lobos, with the composer conducting Orquestra Sin
1st performances of "Chôros No. 6" and "Chôros No. 11" by Heitor Villa-Lobos, with the composer conducting Orquestra Sinfônica do Theatro Municipal, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
British assault on Catania, Sicily
The Allied invasion of Sicily, also known as the Battle of Sicily and Operation Husky, was a major campaign of World War II in which Allied forces invaded the Italian island of Sicily in July 1943...
7:45 Operation Goodwood: British assault east of Caen
Operation Goodwood was a British offensive during the Second World War, which took place between 18 and 20 July 1944 as part of the larger battle for Caen in Normandy, France.
British seize "Exodus 1947" ship of Jewish immigrants to Palestine
From 1944 until 1948, Zionist militias and underground groups—including Haganah, Lehi, and Irgun—carried out a paramilitary campaign against British rule in Mandatory Palestine.
Pat Seerey of Chicago White Sox hits 4 HRs in an 11 inning game
Pat Seerey of Chicago White Sox hits 4 HRs in an 11 inning game
KWGN TV channel 2 in Denver, Colorado (IND) begins broadcasting
KWGN TV channel 2 in Denver, Colorado (IND) begins broadcasting
Cards losing 8-1 to Phillies begin stalling in 5th, they forfeit game
Cards losing 8-1 to Phillies begin stalling in 5th, they forfeit game
1st electric power generated from atomic energy sold commercially
1st electric power generated from atomic energy sold commercially
Erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary
Mátyás Rákosi was a Hungarian communist politician who was the de facto leader of Hungary from 1948 to 1956.
6th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Cardiff, Wales
The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18 to 26 July 1958.
1st UN troops reach Congo
The United Nations Operation in the Congo (French: Opération des Nations Unies au Congo, abbreviated ONUC) was a United Nations peacekeeping force which was deployed in the Republic of the Congo in...
Failed military coup in Syria
The 1963 Syrian coup d'état, labelled in Ba'athist historiography as the March 8 Revolution, was the seizure of power in Syria by the military committee of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab...
Race riot in Harlem, New York City; riots spread to Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn
The Harlem riot of 1964 was a race riot that occurred between July 16 and 22, 1964 in the New York City neighborhoods of Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant, United States.
Zond 3 launches to fly by the Moon and enters solar orbit
Zond 3 launches to fly by the Moon and enters solar orbit
Silver hits a record $1.87 an ounce in New York
Silver hits a record $1.87 an ounce in New York
Arthur Brown arrested for stripping on stage in Palemo Sicily
Arthur Brown arrested for stripping on stage in Palemo Sicily
,000 attend Mt Pocono rock festival in Penns
,000 attend Mt Pocono rock festival in Penns
US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Jury can't decide on trial of Dave Forbes of Boston Bruins, the 1st athlete indicted for excessive violence during play;
Jury can't decide on trial of Dave Forbes of Boston Bruins, the 1st athlete indicted for excessive violence during play; criminal charges are not pursued, and a $1M settlement is reached with injured Minnesota North Star Henry Boucha
Hugh Leonard's "Da" premieres in London
Hugh Leonard (9 November 1926 – 12 February 2009) was an Irish playwright and author.
Egyptian and Israeli officials begin 2 days of talks
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.
Price of gold hits record $303.85 an ounce in London
Gold is a chemical element; its chemical symbol is Au (from Latin aurum) and atomic number 79. In its pure form, it is a bright-metallic-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.
Polish communist party expels former party leader Edward Gierek, blaming him for the rise of the Solidarity movement
Polish communist party expels former party leader Edward Gierek, blaming him for the rise of the Solidarity movement
Despite being in 1st place tie in NL East, Philadelphia Phillies (43-42) fire manager Pat Corrales, replacing him with G
Despite being in 1st place tie in NL East, Philadelphia Phillies (43-42) fire manager Pat Corrales, replacing him with GM Paul Owens, eventually getting to World Series (losing to Baltimore)
21 people are killed and 19 are injured in a massacre in a McDonalds restaurant in San Ysidro, California; it ends with
21 people are killed and 19 are injured in a massacre in a McDonalds restaurant in San Ysidro, California; it ends with the shooting of its perpetrator, James Oliver Huberty
USSR performs underground nuclear Test
USSR performs underground nuclear Test
MLB Kansas City Royals announce that manager Dick Howser, 50, has a brain tumor
MLB Kansas City Royals announce that manager Dick Howser, 50, has a brain tumor
Molly Yard elected new President of National Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is an American progressive-left feminist organization. Founded in 1966, it is legally a 501 (c)(4) social welfare organization.
Abu Nidal terrorists kill 9 on cruise ship City of Poros
The City of Poros was a Greek cruise ship that made day-cruises for Saronic Cruises to Hydra, Aegina and Poros from Flisvos Marina, a port in the Athens suburbs.
48 cm rainfall at Rockport, West Virginia (state record)
48 cm rainfall at Rockport, West Virginia (state record)
Florida Marlins' logo unveiled
Florida Marlins' logo unveiled
Mike Tyson meets Miss Black America contestants
Neil deGrasse Tyson (US: də-GRASS or UK: də-GRAHSS; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator.
The ten victims of the La Cantuta massacre disappear from their university in Lima, Peru
The ten victims of the La Cantuta massacre disappear from their university in Lima, Peru
Liberal-Democratic Party loses parliamentary elections in Japan
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP; Japanese: 自由民主党, romanized: Jiyū-Minshutō), also known as Jimintō (自民党), is a major conservative and nationalist political party in Japan.
Storms provoke severe flooding on the Saguenay River, beginning one of Québec's costliest natural disasters ever
Storms provoke severe flooding on the Saguenay River, beginning one of Québec's costliest natural disasters ever
New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 15th pitcher to throw a perfect game (6-0 vs Montreal)
New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 15th pitcher to throw a perfect game (6-0 vs Montreal)
Billy Joel performs last of two concerts dubbed "The Last Play at Shea"; the final concert event before demolition of th
Billy Joel performs last of two concerts dubbed "The Last Play at Shea"; the final concert event before demolition of the 1964 baseball stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC; featured guests include Roger Daltrey, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney
Five members of one family are found murdered at Epping, New South Wales
The Lin family murders occurred in North Epping in the northwestern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 18 July 2009.
14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) call 18,000 additional reserves soldiers in campaign against Gaza
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) call 18,000 additional reserves soldiers in campaign against Gaza
"The Sun" newspaper in Britain controversially publishes old picture and video of Queen Elizabeth giving Nazi salute in
"The Sun" newspaper in Britain controversially publishes old picture and video of Queen Elizabeth giving Nazi salute in 1933
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with drought and warm weather to blame
Arson attack on animated studio Kyoto Animation Co in Kyoto, Japan, kills at least 33
The Kyoto Animation arson attack occurred at Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 building in the Fushimi ward of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on the morning of 18 July 2019.
City of Phoenix, Arizona breaks a five decade heat record recording 19 consecutive days of temperature at or above 110°F
City of Phoenix, Arizona breaks a five decade heat record recording 19 consecutive days of temperature at or above 110°F (43.3°C); overnight low of 97°F (36.1°C) highest since 1989 [1]
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system t
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system that favours relatives of veterans [1]
Famous Births on July 18
birth
Vidkun Quisling is born
Vidkun Quisling, German politician and nazi collaborator, known for norwegian politician and nazi collaborator, was born on 1887-07-18.
birth
George "Machine Gun" Kelly is born
George "Machine Gun" Kelly is born
birth
Nelson Mandela is born
Nelson Mandela is born
birth
John Glenn is born
John Glenn astronaut and politician, known for american astronaut and politician, was born on 1921-07-18. John Herschel Glenn Jr.
birth
Vin Diesel is born
Vin Diesel, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1968-07-18. Mark Sinclair Vincent, known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and filmmaker.
birth
Kristen Bell is born
Kristen Bell, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1981-07-18. Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress and singer.
birth
Priyanka Chopra is born
Priyanka Chopra, Indian actress, known for indian actress, was born on 1983-07-18. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress and producer.
birth
Richard Branson is born
Richard Branson, English musician, known for english business magnate, was born on 1951-07-18.
birth
W. G. Grace is born
W. G. Grace, English athlete, known for english cricketer, was born on 1848-07-18.
birth
Tenley Albright is born
Tenley Albright is born
birth
Joe Torre is born
Joe Torre athlete, known for american baseball player, manager, and executive, was born on 1941-07-18. Joseph Paul Torre Jr.
birth
Dennis Lillee is born
Dennis Lillee is born
birth
Nick Faldo is born
Nick Faldo, English athlete, known for english golfer and tv commentator, was born on 1958-07-18. Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator.
birth
Canelo Álvarez is born
Canelo Álvarez, American athlete, known for mexican boxer, was born on 1991-07-18. Santos Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez Barragán is a Mexican professional boxer.
birth
Herbert Marcuse is born
Herbert Marcuse, American german–american philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, known for german–american philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, was born on 1898-07-18.
birth
Clifford Odets is born
Clifford Odets, American writer and actor, known for american writer and actor, was born on 1906-07-18.
birth
Dick Button is born
Dick Button, American figure skater, known for american figure skater, was born on 1929-07-18.
birth
Roald Hoffmann is born
Roald Hoffmann is born
Notable Deaths on July 18
death
Jane Austen dies
Jane Austen, English novelist, known for english novelist, died on 1817-07-18. Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English writer known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly…
death
William Westmoreland dies
William Westmoreland united states army general, known for united states army general, died on 2005-07-18.
death
Bob Newhart dies
Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 18, 64?
- Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
- What happened on July 18, 1334?
- Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, designed by artist Giotto di Bondone
- What happened on July 18, 1925?
- Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
- What happened on July 18, 1936?
- Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Morocco
- What happened on July 18, 2012?
- Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army
Complete Timeline — July 18 Through the Ages
64 Great Fire of Rome begins under the Emperor Nero
Early Christians were heavily persecuted throughout the Roman Empire until the 3rd century.
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rom
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rome
BC Battle of Cremera: Etruscan city Veii ambushes and defeats the Roman Republican army in one of the most unexpected an
BC Battle of Cremera: Etruscan city Veii ambushes and defeats the Roman Republican army in one of the most unexpected and dramatic defeats in Roman history
Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, desi
Bishop of Florence blesses the first foundation stone for the new campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, designed by artist Giotto di Bondone
Pope's authority declared void in England
Pope's authority declared void in England
Spanish troops occupy Mantua
Spanish troops occupy Mantua
Decree orders all Jews expelled from Brussels
Decree orders all Jews expelled from Brussels
Battle at Banja Luka: Turkish army beats Austrians
Battle at Banja Luka: Turkish army beats Austrians
First half-page newspaper ad is published, in the NY Weekly Journal
First half-page newspaper ad is published, in the NY Weekly Journal
Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts
Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Boston Gazette publishes "Liberty Song," America's first patriotic song
Boston Gazette publishes "Liberty Song," America's first patriotic song
British capture Prairie du Chien (Wisconsin)
Prairie du Chien ( PRAIR-ee doo SHEEN) is a city in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census.
Selkirk Treaty: Lord Selkirk signs agreement with five chiefs of Sautaux and Cree Nations for land use either side of Re
Selkirk Treaty: Lord Selkirk signs agreement with five chiefs of Sautaux and Cree Nations for land use either side of Red and Assiniboine Rivers - 1st agreement in Western Canada recognizing Indigenous land rights [1]
Jane Austen dies
Jane Austen, English novelist, known for english novelist, died on 1817-07-18. Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English writer known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly…
Pedro II, aged 15-years old, formally crowned Emperor of Brazil after a 10-year regency
The early life of Pedro II of Brazil covers the period from his birth on 2 December 1825 until 18 July 1841, when he was crowned and consecrated.
W. G. Grace is born
W. G. Grace, English athlete, known for english cricketer, was born on 1848-07-18.
Completion of Grand Trunk Line, trains begin running over 1st North American railroad between Portland, Maine and Montre
Completion of Grand Trunk Line, trains begin running over 1st North American railroad between Portland, Maine and Montreal
Louis Faidherbe, French governor of Senegal, arrives to relieve French forces at Kayes, effectively ending El Hajj Umar
Louis Faidherbe, French governor of Senegal, arrives to relieve French forces at Kayes, effectively ending El Hajj Umar Tall's war against the French
Battle of Blackburn's Ford, Virginia
The Battle of Blackburn's Ford (also known as the Skirmish at Blackburn's Ford) took place on July 18, 1861, in the Confederate state of Virginia, as part of the Manassas campaign of the American...
Battle of Newburgh, Indiana - captured by Union forces
The Newburgh Raid was a successful raid by Confederate partisans on Newburgh, Indiana, on July 18, 1862, making it the first town in a northern state to be captured during the American Civil War.
Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina - Second assault
Battle of Fort Wagner, South Carolina - Second assault
Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council officially proclaim the concept of papal infallibility
Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council officially proclaim the concept of papal infallibility
The Ballot Act introduces the secret ballot in elections in Britain; previously, votes were made openly
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (37) weds Antonina Miliukova (29) at the Church of Saint George in Moscow, Rus
Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (37) weds Antonina Miliukova (29) at the Church of Saint George in Moscow, Russia; separate six weeks later, but ever divorce
Louisville Tony Mullane is 1st to pitch righty then lefty
Louisville Tony Mullane is 1st to pitch righty then lefty
Vidkun Quisling is born
Vidkun Quisling, German politician and nazi collaborator, known for norwegian politician and nazi collaborator, was born on 1887-07-18.
First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine risks his life by successfully
First human test of a vaccine against cholera; Ukrainian bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine risks his life by successfully testing it on himself
Australian Harry Graham scores 107 on cricket debut Australia v England, Lord's
Australian Harry Graham scores 107 on cricket debut Australia v England, Lord's
George Giffen is 1st to complete 1000/100 double, in 30th Test Cricket
George Giffen is 1st to complete 1000/100 double, in 30th Test Cricket
Cap Anson is 1st to get 3,000 hits
Cap Anson is 1st to get 3,000 hits
Herbert Marcuse is born
Herbert Marcuse, American german–american philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, known for german–american philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, was born on 1898-07-18.
George "Machine Gun" Kelly is born
George "Machine Gun" Kelly is born
Clifford Odets is born
Clifford Odets, American writer and actor, known for american writer and actor, was born on 1906-07-18.
Florenz Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1907" premieres in NYC
Florenz Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1907" premieres in NYC
Chicago Cubs get 21 hits but lose to Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
WWI: Second Battle of Isonzo begins with Kingdom of Italy offensive against Austria-Hungary, ends 2-1/2 weeks later with
WWI: Second Battle of Isonzo begins with Kingdom of Italy offensive against Austria-Hungary, ends 2-1/2 weeks later with over 91,000 combined casualties
World War I: US and French forces launch Aisne-Marne offensive
World War I: US and French forces launch Aisne-Marne offensive
Nelson Mandela is born
Nelson Mandela is born
John Glenn is born
John Glenn astronaut and politician, known for american astronaut and politician, was born on 1921-07-18. John Herschel Glenn Jr.
British naval officer Louis Mountbatten (22) weds Lord Mount Temple's daughter Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley (20) at St.
British naval officer Louis Mountbatten (22) weds Lord Mount Temple's daughter Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley (20) at St. Margaret's in Westminster, London
British House of Lords accepts new divorce law
British House of Lords accepts new divorce law
KPD points out Rote Frontkampferbund against Nazi
KPD points out Rote Frontkampferbund against Nazi
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stup
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
The South Africa author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a q
The South Africa author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a quarrel
Dick Button is born
Dick Button, American figure skater, known for american figure skater, was born on 1929-07-18.
SHO soccer team forms in Old Beijerland
SHO soccer team forms in Old Beijerland
First air-conditioned ship (Mariposa) launches
First air-conditioned ship (Mariposa) launches
Belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands sign Ouchy Convention, a customs treaty
The Ouchy Convention was negotiated at Ouchy (Switzerland) in June 1932, but signed at Geneva on 18 July 1932 between the two BLEU countries (Belgium and Luxembourg) and the Netherlands.
American heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (38) weds American Broadway singer and actress Hannah Williams (22); divo
American heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (38) weds American Broadway singer and actress Hannah Williams (22); divorce in 1943
Amsterdam city council accept city growth plan through the year 2000
Amsterdam city council accept city growth plan through the year 2000
Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Moro
Spanish Civil War: General Francisco Franco issues manifesto and leads an uprising in the Spanish army stationed in Morocco
Tenley Albright is born
Tenley Albright is born
Roald Hoffmann is born
Roald Hoffmann is born
Nazi SS drowns 40 Jews in Dvina River, Belorussia
Nazi SS drowns 40 Jews in Dvina River, Belorussia
Joe Torre is born
Joe Torre athlete, known for american baseball player, manager, and executive, was born on 1941-07-18. Joseph Paul Torre Jr.
1st performances of "Chôros No. 6" and "Chôros No. 11" by Heitor Villa-Lobos, with the composer conducting Orquestra Sin
1st performances of "Chôros No. 6" and "Chôros No. 11" by Heitor Villa-Lobos, with the composer conducting Orquestra Sinfônica do Theatro Municipal, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
British assault on Catania, Sicily
The Allied invasion of Sicily, also known as the Battle of Sicily and Operation Husky, was a major campaign of World War II in which Allied forces invaded the Italian island of Sicily in July 1943...
7:45 Operation Goodwood: British assault east of Caen
Operation Goodwood was a British offensive during the Second World War, which took place between 18 and 20 July 1944 as part of the larger battle for Caen in Normandy, France.
British seize "Exodus 1947" ship of Jewish immigrants to Palestine
From 1944 until 1948, Zionist militias and underground groups—including Haganah, Lehi, and Irgun—carried out a paramilitary campaign against British rule in Mandatory Palestine.
Pat Seerey of Chicago White Sox hits 4 HRs in an 11 inning game
Pat Seerey of Chicago White Sox hits 4 HRs in an 11 inning game
Dennis Lillee is born
Dennis Lillee is born
Richard Branson is born
Richard Branson, English musician, known for english business magnate, was born on 1951-07-18.
KWGN TV channel 2 in Denver, Colorado (IND) begins broadcasting
KWGN TV channel 2 in Denver, Colorado (IND) begins broadcasting
Cards losing 8-1 to Phillies begin stalling in 5th, they forfeit game
Cards losing 8-1 to Phillies begin stalling in 5th, they forfeit game
1st electric power generated from atomic energy sold commercially
1st electric power generated from atomic energy sold commercially
Erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary
Mátyás Rákosi was a Hungarian communist politician who was the de facto leader of Hungary from 1948 to 1956.
6th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Cardiff, Wales
The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18 to 26 July 1958.
Nick Faldo is born
Nick Faldo, English athlete, known for english golfer and tv commentator, was born on 1958-07-18. Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator.
"The Nun's Story" based on the novel by Kathryn Hulme, starring Audrey Hepburn premieres in Los Angeles
The Nun's Story is a 1959 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, and Dean Jagger.
1st UN troops reach Congo
The United Nations Operation in the Congo (French: Opération des Nations Unies au Congo, abbreviated ONUC) was a United Nations peacekeeping force which was deployed in the Republic of the Congo in...
Failed military coup in Syria
The 1963 Syrian coup d'état, labelled in Ba'athist historiography as the March 8 Revolution, was the seizure of power in Syria by the military committee of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab...
Race riot in Harlem, New York City; riots spread to Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn
The Harlem riot of 1964 was a race riot that occurred between July 16 and 22, 1964 in the New York City neighborhoods of Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant, United States.
Zond 3 launches to fly by the Moon and enters solar orbit
Zond 3 launches to fly by the Moon and enters solar orbit
Silver hits a record $1.87 an ounce in New York
Silver hits a record $1.87 an ounce in New York
Vin Diesel is born
Vin Diesel, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1968-07-18. Mark Sinclair Vincent, known professionally as Vin Diesel, is an American actor and filmmaker.
Arthur Brown arrested for stripping on stage in Palemo Sicily
Arthur Brown arrested for stripping on stage in Palemo Sicily
,000 attend Mt Pocono rock festival in Penns
,000 attend Mt Pocono rock festival in Penns
US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Jury can't decide on trial of Dave Forbes of Boston Bruins, the 1st athlete indicted for excessive violence during play;
Jury can't decide on trial of Dave Forbes of Boston Bruins, the 1st athlete indicted for excessive violence during play; criminal charges are not pursued, and a $1M settlement is reached with injured Minnesota North Star Henry Boucha
Nadia Comăneci (14) becomes the first gymnast in Olympic Games history to achieve a perfect 10 score (doing so 7 times)
Nadia Comăneci (14) becomes the first gymnast in Olympic Games history to achieve a perfect 10 score (doing so 7 times) at the Montreal Games
Hugh Leonard's "Da" premieres in London
Hugh Leonard (9 November 1926 – 12 February 2009) was an Irish playwright and author.
Egyptian and Israeli officials begin 2 days of talks
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.
Price of gold hits record $303.85 an ounce in London
Gold is a chemical element; its chemical symbol is Au (from Latin aurum) and atomic number 79. In its pure form, it is a bright-metallic-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.
Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" album tops US charts, featuring "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me"
Billy Joel's "Glass Houses" album tops US charts, featuring "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me"
Polish communist party expels former party leader Edward Gierek, blaming him for the rise of the Solidarity movement
Polish communist party expels former party leader Edward Gierek, blaming him for the rise of the Solidarity movement
Kristen Bell is born
Kristen Bell, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1981-07-18. Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress and singer.
Despite being in 1st place tie in NL East, Philadelphia Phillies (43-42) fire manager Pat Corrales, replacing him with G
Despite being in 1st place tie in NL East, Philadelphia Phillies (43-42) fire manager Pat Corrales, replacing him with GM Paul Owens, eventually getting to World Series (losing to Baltimore)
Priyanka Chopra is born
Priyanka Chopra, Indian actress, known for indian actress, was born on 1983-07-18. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress and producer.
21 people are killed and 19 are injured in a massacre in a McDonalds restaurant in San Ysidro, California; it ends with
21 people are killed and 19 are injured in a massacre in a McDonalds restaurant in San Ysidro, California; it ends with the shooting of its perpetrator, James Oliver Huberty
USSR performs underground nuclear Test
USSR performs underground nuclear Test
MLB Kansas City Royals announce that manager Dick Howser, 50, has a brain tumor
MLB Kansas City Royals announce that manager Dick Howser, 50, has a brain tumor
Molly Yard elected new President of National Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is an American progressive-left feminist organization. Founded in 1966, it is legally a 501 (c)(4) social welfare organization.
Abu Nidal terrorists kill 9 on cruise ship City of Poros
The City of Poros was a Greek cruise ship that made day-cruises for Saronic Cruises to Hydra, Aegina and Poros from Flisvos Marina, a port in the Athens suburbs.
48 cm rainfall at Rockport, West Virginia (state record)
48 cm rainfall at Rockport, West Virginia (state record)
Florida Marlins' logo unveiled
Florida Marlins' logo unveiled
Mike Tyson meets Miss Black America contestants
Neil deGrasse Tyson (US: də-GRASS or UK: də-GRAHSS; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator.
Canelo Álvarez is born
Canelo Álvarez, American athlete, known for mexican boxer, was born on 1991-07-18. Santos Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez Barragán is a Mexican professional boxer.
The ten victims of the La Cantuta massacre disappear from their university in Lima, Peru
The ten victims of the La Cantuta massacre disappear from their university in Lima, Peru
Liberal-Democratic Party loses parliamentary elections in Japan
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP; Japanese: 自由民主党, romanized: Jiyū-Minshutō), also known as Jimintō (自民党), is a major conservative and nationalist political party in Japan.
Storms provoke severe flooding on the Saguenay River, beginning one of Québec's costliest natural disasters ever
Storms provoke severe flooding on the Saguenay River, beginning one of Québec's costliest natural disasters ever
New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 15th pitcher to throw a perfect game (6-0 vs Montreal)
New York Yankees' David Cone becomes 15th pitcher to throw a perfect game (6-0 vs Montreal)
William Westmoreland dies
William Westmoreland united states army general, known for united states army general, died on 2005-07-18.
Billy Joel performs last of two concerts dubbed "The Last Play at Shea"; the final concert event before demolition of th
Billy Joel performs last of two concerts dubbed "The Last Play at Shea"; the final concert event before demolition of the 1964 baseball stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens, NYC; featured guests include Roger Daltrey, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, and Paul McCartney
Five members of one family are found murdered at Epping, New South Wales
The Lin family murders occurred in North Epping in the northwestern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 18 July 2009.
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's A
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army
WWE wrestler John Cena (35) divorces Elizabeth Huberdeau (33) due to irretrievably broken marriage after 3 years of gett
WWE wrestler John Cena (35) divorces Elizabeth Huberdeau (33) due to irretrievably broken marriage after 3 years of getting married
14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
Detroit, Michigan, files for bankruptcy, becoming the largest US municipal bankruptcy at $18.5 billion
Detroit ( dih-TROYT, locally also DEE-troyt) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) call 18,000 additional reserves soldiers in campaign against Gaza
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) call 18,000 additional reserves soldiers in campaign against Gaza
"The Sun" newspaper in Britain controversially publishes old picture and video of Queen Elizabeth giving Nazi salute in
"The Sun" newspaper in Britain controversially publishes old picture and video of Queen Elizabeth giving Nazi salute in 1933
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with drought and warm weather to blame
Arson attack on animated studio Kyoto Animation Co in Kyoto, Japan, kills at least 33
The Kyoto Animation arson attack occurred at Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 building in the Fushimi ward of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on the morning of 18 July 2019.
Wildfire season in British Columbia becomes the most destructive on record, burning 14,100 square kilometers of land and
Wildfire season in British Columbia becomes the most destructive on record, burning 14,100 square kilometers of land and surpassing the 2018 record [1]
City of Phoenix, Arizona breaks a five decade heat record recording 19 consecutive days of temperature at or above 110°F
City of Phoenix, Arizona breaks a five decade heat record recording 19 consecutive days of temperature at or above 110°F (43.3°C); overnight low of 97°F (36.1°C) highest since 1989 [1]
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system t
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system that favours relatives of veterans [1]
Bob Newhart dies
Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.