Discover 15 historical moments on September 18 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Hero image inspired by: 1961 Ndola Transair Sweden Douglas DC-6 crash
On September 18, 1961, an aircraft crashed near Ndola in Northern Rhodesia, killing 16 people, including United Nations secretary-general Dag Hammarskjöld. The crash remains a subject of investigation.
Aeroflot Flight 213 crashed into a mountain near Chersky Airport on September 18, 1962, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. The cause of the crash was attributed to pilot error.
The wedding of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark took place in Athens on September 18, 1964. The event was a significant royal occasion.
On September 18, 1981, Belgian serial killer Nestor Pirotte murdered an antiques dealer in Brussels while posing as an aristocrat. He was subsequently sentenced to death for the crime.
On September 18, 2001, five letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to various media outlets in the United States. This marked the beginning of a series of bioterrorism attacks.
Santiago Castro, Argentine footballer, was born on September 18, 2004.
Jackson Robert Scott, American actor, was born on September 18, 2008.
Jolidee Matongo was a South African politician and the 97th Mayor of Johannesburg.
Brereton C. Jones was an American politician and the 58th Governor of Kentucky.
Kesaria Abramidze was a Georgian blogger, actress, and model.
September 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 1961 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on September 18: Dag Hammarskjöld dies in plane crash (1961), Aeroflot Flight 213 crash (1962), Wedding of Constantine II of Greece and Anne-Marie of Denmark (1964). View all events →
Notable figures born on September 18 include Christian Pulisic, Hugo Bueno, Aidan Gallagher. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on September 18 include Jolidee Matongo, Brereton C. Jones, Kesaria Abramidze. View all →
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