1999⚡ Event
Texas A&M Bonfire collapse
Texas A&M University's annual Aggie Bonfire collapsed, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The university declared a hiatus on the 90-year-old event.
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What Happened on November 18?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 18 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on November 18(5)
2003⚡ Event
Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, making the state the first in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage.
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2011⚡ Event
Minecraft official release
The sandbox video game Minecraft officially released version 1.0, exiting its beta phase.
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2014⚡ Event
Jerusalem synagogue attack
Two Palestinian men attacked praying congregants in a Jerusalem synagogue with axes, knives, and a gun. Eight people were killed, including the attackers.
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2017⚡ Event
Cyclone Numa in Greece
Cyclone Numa, a rare "medicane", made landfall in Greece, becoming the worst weather event the country had experienced since 1977.
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Famous Birthdays on November 18(5)
Notable Deaths on November 18(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Tabassum
Indian actress and talk show host (born 1944) died on November 18, 2022.
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2024🕊️ Death
Charles Dumont
French singer and composer (born 1929) died on November 18, 2024.
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2024🕊️ Death
Colin Petersen
Australian drummer, record producer and actor (born 1946) died on November 18, 2024.
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November 18 in History
November 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 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on November 18
Among the most notable events on November 18: Texas A&M Bonfire collapse (1999), Massachusetts legalizes same-sex marriage (2003), Minecraft official release (2011). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 18
Notable figures born on November 18 include Jacob Bryson, Shea Langeliers, Caleb Williams. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 18
Remembered figures who died on November 18 include Tabassum, Charles Dumont, Arthur Frommer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 18?
- November 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 November 18?
- One of the most notable events on November 18 is: Texas A&M Bonfire collapse.
- Who was born on November 18?
- Famous figures born on November 18 include Jacob Bryson, Shea Langeliers, Caleb Williams.
- How many historical events happened on November 18?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 18, spanning centuries of world history.
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