1969⚡ Event
On Her Majesty's Secret Service Premiere
On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the sixth James Bond film, premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on December 18, 1969. It was the only film to star George Lazenby.
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What Happened on December 18?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 18 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film)
Historical Events on December 18(5)
1979⚡ Event
Assassination of Mohammad Mofatteh
Mohammad Mofatteh, an Iranian philosopher, was assassinated by the Furqan Group on December 18, 1979.
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1996⚡ Event
Oakland AAVE Resolution
The school board of Oakland, California, passed a controversial resolution on December 18, 1996, officially declaring African-American Vernacular English to be a separate language or dialect.
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2017⚡ Event
Amtrak Train Derailment
An Amtrak Cascades passenger train derailed near DuPont, Washington, on December 18, 2017. Three people were killed and sixty-five others were injured.
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2023⚡ Event
Protests in Belgrade
A series of mass protests began in Belgrade, Serbia, on December 18, 2023, alleging electoral irregularities in the Serbian parliament and Belgrade city assembly elections.
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Famous Birthdays on December 18(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Syd Hartha
Syd Hartha, a Filipino singer-songwriter, was born on December 18, 2002.
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Notable Deaths on December 18(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Slim Dunlap
Slim Dunlap was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jim Hunt
Jim Hunt was an American politician and the 69th and 71st Governor of North Carolina.
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December 18 in History
December 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 1969 to the present day.
Major Events on December 18
Among the most notable events on December 18: On Her Majesty's Secret Service Premiere (1969), Assassination of Mohammad Mofatteh (1979), Oakland AAVE Resolution (1996). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 18
Notable figures born on December 18 include Jayden Daniels, Billie Eilish, Jalen Johnson. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 18
Remembered figures who died on December 18 include Sayaka Kanda, Slim Dunlap, John Marsden. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 18?
- December 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 December 18?
- One of the most notable events on December 18 is: On Her Majesty's Secret Service Premiere.
- Who was born on December 18?
- Famous figures born on December 18 include Jayden Daniels, Billie Eilish, Jalen Johnson.
- How many historical events happened on December 18?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 18, spanning centuries of world history.
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