2018⚡ Event
Minneapolis Miracle
In the "Minneapolis Miracle", Stefon Diggs caught a 61-yard touchdown pass, securing the Minnesota Vikings' victory in a playoff game.
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What Happened in 2018?
Explore 95 historical moments from 2018 — 26 events, 1 birthdays, and 68 notable deaths.
Events in 2018(26)
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Mrauk U protest deaths
In Mrauk U, Myanmar, police fired into a crowd protesting a ban on an event, resulting in seven deaths and twelve injuries. The event was to mark the anniversary of the end of the Kingdom of Mrauk U.
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Taliban attack on Kabul hotel
Taliban gunmen attacked and took hostages at the Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul, Afghanistan. The incident sparked a 12-hour battle that left at least 21 people dead.
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Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crash
Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashed shortly after take-off in Russia due to icing conditions, killing all 71 people on board.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Resignation
Following nationwide protests, Hailemariam Desalegn announced his resignation as prime minister of Ethiopia. He remained in post as a caretaker until he was succeeded by Abiy Ahmed.
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Nikol Pashinyan's Protest Walk Begins
Nikol Pashinyan began a protest walk in Gyumri, initiating the 2018 Armenian revolution.
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US Immigration Raid in Tennessee
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a Tennessee slaughterhouse, detaining nearly 100 Hispanic workers. This was one of the largest immigration raids in U.S. history.
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Toronto Van Attack
A man intentionally struck pedestrians with a van on Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada, leading to 11 deaths.
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Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England.
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Spanish Congress of Deputies passes no confidence motion
For the first time since its transition to democracy, the Congress of Deputies in Spain passed a motion of no confidence against the government.
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Hayabusa2 arrives at asteroid Ryugu
The Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 arrived at the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for return to Earth.
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Thai cave rescue
The last members of a junior football team and their coach were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand.
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Own Goal in World Cup Final
Croatian player Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final during their defeat to France.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa Elected President of Zimbabwe
Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected to his first full term as president of Zimbabwe. He had been serving as leader since the 2017 coup d'état.
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Dahyan bus bombing
A civilian school bus in Dahyan, Yemen, was bombed by Saudi Arabia, killing at least 40 children under 15.
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Silent Sam toppled
Silent Sam, a Confederate monument at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was toppled by protestors. The monument had been a point of controversy.
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India legalizes homosexuality
The Supreme Court of India invalidated part of Section 377 of the Penal Code, thus legalising homosexuality in India.
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Syrian air defences down Russian plane
The Israeli Air Force conducted missile strikes in Syria. Syrian air defences responded, accidentally downing a Russian plane.
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Bolivia v. Chile (Pacific Access)
The International Court of Justice ruled that Chile had no obligation to grant Bolivia access to the Pacific Ocean.
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Jamal Khashoggi assassinated
The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Jayme Closs Kidnapping
Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs was kidnapped from her home in Wisconsin and held captive for 88 days.
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Rome Escalator Accident
An escalator accident in Rome injured 24 people, mostly fans of the CSKA Moscow football team.
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Leicester helicopter crash
Thai businessman and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha along with four others were killed in a helicopter crash near the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
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2018⚡ Event
Earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska, causing 117 injuries. The aftermath was pictured.
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Grande Tema Stowaway Incident
Operatives of the British Special Boat Service boarded the container ship Grande Tema to detain four stowaways who had threatened the crew.
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2018⚡ Event
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch released
Netflix released Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, its first interactive content for adults.
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Born in 2018(1)
2018🎂 Birth
Prince Louis of Wales
Prince Louis of Wales, a member of the British royal family, was born.
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Deaths in 2018(68)
2018🕊️ Death
Edgar Ray Killen
American murderer Edgar Ray Killen died at the age of 92. He was born in 1925.
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2018🕊️ Death
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an American sci-fi and fantasy novelist.
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2018🕊️ Death
Neagu Djuvara
Neagu Djuvara was a Romanian historian, essayist, philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat.
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2018🕊️ Death
Reg E. Cathey
American actor Reg E. Cathey, known for his work in stage, film, and television, died on February 9, 2018. He was born in 1958.
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2018🕊️ Death
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson died on February 9, 2018. He was born in 1969.
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2018🕊️ Death
Prince Henrik of Denmark
Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark, died at the age of 83. He was a French-born Danish royal.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Ruud Lubbers
Ruud Lubbers was a Dutch politician and diplomat, serving as Prime Minister and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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2018🕊️ Death
Steve Folkes
Steve Folkes, an Australian rugby league player and coach, died. He was born in 1959.
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2018🕊️ Death
Roger Bannister
English middle-distance athlete Roger Bannister, the first man to run a four-minute mile, has died. He was born in 1929.
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2018🕊️ Death
Peter Nicholls
Peter Nicholls was an Australian science fiction critic and encyclopedist.
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2018🕊️ Death
Jo Min-ki
Jo Min-ki, Korean actor, died on March 9, 2018. He was born in 1965.
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2018🕊️ Death
Louise Slaughter
Louise Slaughter was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Johan van Hulst
Johan van Hulst was a Dutch politician, academic, author, and a Yad Vashem recipient.
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2018🕊️ Death
Death of Bert Nievera
Bert Nievera, a Filipino-American singer, died at the age of 81.
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2018🕊️ Death
Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United States, died on April 17, 2018. She was known for her advocacy for literacy and was born in 1925.
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2018🕊️ Death
Carl Kasell
Carl Kasell, an American radio personality, died on April 17, 2018. He was born in 1934.
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2018🕊️ Death
Madeeha Gauhar
Madeeha Gauhar, a Pakistani actress, playwright, director, and women's rights activist, died on April 25, 2018. She was born in 1956.
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2018🕊️ Death
John "TotalBiscuit" Bain
John Bain was an English gaming commentator and critic.
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2018🕊️ Death
Jens Christian Skou
Jens Christian Skou was a Danish medical doctor and Nobel Prize laureate.
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2018🕊️ Death
Koko the Gorilla
Koko, a western lowland gorilla famous for her ability to use American Sign Language, has died at the age of 46.
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2018🕊️ Death
Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, American columnist and conservative political commentator, died. He was born in 1950.
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2018🕊️ Death
Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson, American manager and father of Michael and Janet Jackson, died.
entertainment
2018🕊️ Death
Liz Jackson
Australian journalist and former barrister Liz Jackson died on June 27, 2018. She was born in 1951.
2018🕊️ Death
William McBride
Australian obstetrician William McBride died on June 27, 2018. He was born in 1927.
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2018🕊️ Death
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk, the U.S. Navy's first female admiral, died. She was born in 1920.
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2018🕊️ Death
Marco Aurelio Denegri
Marco Aurelio Denegri was a Peruvian literature critic, television host, and sexologist.
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2018🕊️ Death
Nikolai Volkoff
Nikolai Volkoff was a Yugoslav-born American professional wrestler.
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2018🕊️ Death
Joël Robuchon
Joël Robuchon was a French chef and restaurateur who was widely regarded as one of the finest chefs in the world.
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2018🕊️ Death
Uri Avnery
Uri Avnery was an Israeli writer, politician, and peace activist.
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2018🕊️ Death
Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Stefán Karl Stefánsson, an Icelandic actor and singer, died. He was born in 1975.
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2018🕊️ Death
Krishna Reddy dies
Krishna Reddy, an Indian printmaker, sculptor, and teacher, died at the age of 93.
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2018🕊️ Death
Neil Simon
American playwright and author Neil Simon died. He was born in 1927.
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2018🕊️ Death
Pedro Jirón
Pedro Jirón, a Nicaraguan footballer, died on September 7, 2018. He was born in 1939.
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2018🕊️ Death
Mac Miller
Mac Miller, an American rapper, died on September 7, 2018. He was born in 1992.
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2018🕊️ Death
Charles Kuen Kao
Charles Kuen Kao, a Hong Kong-American-British electrical engineer and physicist, died on September 23, 2018. He was born in 1933.
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2018🕊️ Death
Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz, American film producer, died on September 23, 2018. He was born in 1940.
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2018🕊️ Death
Paul Allen
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist, owner of the Seattle Seahawks, died.
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2018🕊️ Death
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a Thai businessman and chairman of Leicester City F.C., born in 1958.
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2018🕊️ Death
Willie McCovey
Willie McCovey, a renowned American baseball player, passed away. He was born in 1938.
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2018🕊️ Death
Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen Hillenburg was an American animator, voice actor, and marine science educator.
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2018🕊️ Death
Noah Klieger
Noah Klieger, a Holocaust survivor and award-winning Israeli journalist, has died. He was born in 1926.
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2018🕊️ Death
Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown, British politician, died on 12-22-2018. He was born in 1941.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Simcha Rotem
Simcha Rotem, last survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, died on 12-22-2018. He was born in 1924.
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Dates in 2018
January 11January 14January 16January 20January 22January 24January 25January 31February 9February 11February 13February 14February 15February 27March 2March 3March 6March 8March 9March 16March 17March 22March 26March 27March 31April 5April 17April 21April 23April 25May 12May 19May 24May 28June 1June 5June 19June 21June 22June 27June 30July 10July 15July 21July 27July 29July 30August 6August 9August 16August 20August 21August 22August 25August 26September 6September 7September 12September 17September 23October 1October 2October 13October 15October 23October 27October 31November 3November 26November 30December 13December 15December 21December 22December 28
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2018?
- 2018 saw 95 notable historical moments, including 26 events, 1 famous birthdays, and 68 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2018?
- Key events of 2018 include: Minneapolis Miracle, Mrauk U protest deaths, Taliban attack on Kabul hotel.
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