1964⚡ Event
Hildegard Trabant killed at Berlin Wall
East German Communist Party member Hildegard Trabant was killed while attempting to cross the Berlin Wall.
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What Happened on August 18?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 18 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 18(5)
1966⚡ Event
Battle of Long Tan
During the Vietnam War, members of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment were surrounded by a much larger Viet Cong unit but held them off until reinforcements arrived.
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1983⚡ Event
Hurricane Alicia makes landfall in Texas
Hurricane Alicia made landfall near Galveston, Texas, causing $3 billion in damage and 21 fatalities.
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2008⚡ Event
Pervez Musharraf resigns as Pakistani president
Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf resigned under pressure from a movement to impeach him.
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2017⚡ Event
Terrorist attack in Turku, Finland
Two people were fatally stabbed and eight others wounded by a rejected asylum seeker in an Islamist terrorist attack in Turku, Finland.
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Famous Birthdays on August 18(5)
Notable Deaths on August 18(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Ruth Johnson Colvin
Ruth Johnson Colvin was an American author and educator who founded ProLiteracy Worldwide.
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August 18 in History
August 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on August 18
Among the most notable events on August 18: Hildegard Trabant killed at Berlin Wall (1964), Battle of Long Tan (1966), Hurricane Alicia makes landfall in Texas (1983). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 18
Notable figures born on August 18 include Brian To'o, Clairo, Nick Fuentes. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 18
Remembered figures who died on August 18 include Lolita (orca), Al Quie, Ruth Johnson Colvin. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 18?
- August 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 18?
- One of the most notable events on August 18 is: Hildegard Trabant killed at Berlin Wall.
- Who was born on August 18?
- Famous figures born on August 18 include Brian To'o, Clairo, Nick Fuentes.
- How many historical events happened on August 18?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 18, spanning centuries of world history.
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