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What Happened on December 18?

Discover 15 historical moments on December 185 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)

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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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)

2000🎂 Birth

Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels is an American football player.

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2001🎂 Birth

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is an American singer.

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2001🎂 Birth

Jalen Johnson

Jalen Johnson is an American basketball player.

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2002🎂 Birth

Syd Hartha

Syd Hartha, a Filipino singer-songwriter, was born on December 18, 2002.

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2002🎂 Birth

Giuliano Simeone

Giuliano Simeone is an Argentine footballer.

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Notable Deaths on December 18(5)

2021🕊️ Death

Sayaka Kanda

Sayaka Kanda was a Japanese actress and singer.

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2024🕊️ Death

Slim Dunlap

Slim Dunlap was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

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2024🕊️ Death

John Marsden

John Marsden was an Australian writer.

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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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2025🕊️ Death

Osman Hadi

Osman Hadi was a Bangladeshi politician and activist.

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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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