1975⚡ Event
Launch of Aryabhata Satellite
India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on April 18, 1975. The launch took place from Kapustin Yar in the Soviet Union.
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What Happened on April 18?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 18(5)
1980⚡ Event
Robert Mugabe Becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe became the first prime minister of Zimbabwe on April 18, 1980. His leadership marked the beginning of a 37-year period in power.
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1996⚡ Event
Qana Shelling During Operation Grapes of Wrath
On April 18, 1996, Israeli forces shelled Qana, Lebanon, during Operation Grapes of Wrath. The attack on a United Nations compound killed at least 100 civilians.
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2007⚡ Event
Steel Factory Disaster in China
A disaster at a steel factory in Liaoning, China, on April 18, 2007, resulted in the deaths of 32 workers. A ladle spilled 30 tonnes of molten steel.
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2019⚡ Event
Mueller Report Released
The United States Department of Justice released a redacted version of the Mueller report on April 18, 2019. The report concerned Russian influence on the U.S. presidential election.
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Birthdays on April 18(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Aminé
American singer-songwriter born on April 18, 1994.
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1996🎂 Birth
Ski Mask the Slump God
American rapper born on April 18, 1996.
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Deaths on April 18(5)
2014🕊️ Death
Guru Dhanapal
Indian director and producer died on April 18, 2014. He was born in 1959.
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2019🕊️ Death
Lyra McKee
Irish journalist died on April 18, 2019. She was born in 1990.
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2022🕊️ Death
Harrison Birtwistle
British composer died on April 18, 2022. He was born in 1934.
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2024🕊️ Death
Dickey Betts
American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer died on April 18, 2024. He was born in 1943.
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2024🕊️ Death
Mandisa
American gospel singer died on April 18, 2024. She was born in 1976.
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April 18 in History
April 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 18
Examples currently recorded for April 18 include Launch of Aryabhata Satellite (1975), Robert Mugabe Becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (1980), Qana Shelling During Operation Grapes of Wrath (1996). View all events →
Birthdays on April 18
People recorded as born on April 18 include Chloe Bennet, Mika Zibanejad, Aminé. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 18
Remembered figures who died on April 18 include Guru Dhanapal, Lyra McKee, Harrison Birtwistle. View all →
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- What happened on April 18?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 18?
- One event currently recorded for April 18 is: Launch of Aryabhata Satellite.
- Who was born on April 18?
- People recorded as born on April 18 include Chloe Bennet, Mika Zibanejad, Aminé.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 18.
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