1989⚡ Event
Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
American actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo. This event prompted the passage of anti-stalking laws in California.
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What Happened on July 18?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Rebecca Schaeffer
Historical Events on July 18(5)
1995⚡ Event
Selena's album Dreaming of You released
Selena's album Dreaming of You, instrumental in popularizing Tejano music, was released posthumously.
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2012⚡ Event
Burgas Airport bus bombing
A suicide bomber attacked an Israeli tour bus at Burgas Airport, Bulgaria. This led to Hezbollah's military branch being designated a terrorist organization by the EU.
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2014⚡ Event
Silvio Berlusconi conviction overturned
The conviction of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for paying an underage prostitute was overturned on appeal.
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2019⚡ Event
Kyoto Animation arson attack
An arson attack at the studio of Kyoto Animation in Japan resulted in the deaths of 36 people.
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Birthdays on July 18(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Sarah Kinsley
Sarah Kinsley, an American singer-songwriter, was born.
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Deaths on July 18(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Oommen Chandy
Oommen Chandy was an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Kerala.
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2024🕊️ Death
Lou Dobbs
Lou Dobbs was an American political commentator and television host.
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2024🕊️ Death
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart was an American comedian and actor.
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2025🕊️ Death
Edwin Feulner
Edwin Feulner was an American political scientist.
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July 18 in History
July 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 July 18
Examples currently recorded for July 18 include Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer (1989), Selena's album Dreaming of You released (1995), Burgas Airport bus bombing (2012). View all events →
Birthdays on July 18
People recorded as born on July 18 include Yung Lean, Bam Adebayo, Noah Lyles. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 18
Remembered figures who died on July 18 include Oommen Chandy, Lou Dobbs, Abner Haynes. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 18?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 18?
- One event currently recorded for July 18 is: Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer.
- Who was born on July 18?
- People recorded as born on July 18 include Yung Lean, Bam Adebayo, Noah Lyles.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 18.
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