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What is Today, July 18th? Historical Events, Birthdays, and Important Days

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Today is July 18th, 2023. Here are some of the historical events, birthdays, and important days that happened on this day: July 18th is a day of historical significance, with many important events taking place around the world and in India.

  • Historical events:
    • 1870: The first Vatican Council, also known as Vatican I, decrees the doctrine of Papal infallibility.
    • 1925: Mein Kampf is published by Adolf Hitler.
    • 1947: The United States begins administering the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
    • 1976: Nadia Comaneci becomes the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.
    • 1984: A gunman opens fire in a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California, killing 21 people and injuring 19 more.
    • 2009: The Space Shuttle Endeavour docks with the International Space Station.
  • Birthdays:
    • 1817: Jane Austen, English novelist (Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility)
    • 1834: Edgar Degas, French painter and sculptor
    • 1872: Benito Juárez, President of Mexico (1858–1872)
    • 1918: Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa (1994–1999)
    • 1950: Richard Branson, British entrepreneur (Virgin Group)
    • 1980: Kristen Bell, American actress (Veronica Mars, Frozen)
  • Important days:
    • Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on this day to commemorate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa.
    • Constitution Day is a national holiday in Uruguay that commemorates the adoption of the Uruguayan Constitution in 1830.
Today is July 18th, 2023. Here are some of the historical events, birthdays, and important days in India that happened on this day:
  • Historical events:
    • 1857: The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, begins in Meerut.
    • 1942: Mahatma Gandhi launches the Quit India Movement, calling for the British to leave India.
    • 1966: Indira Gandhi becomes the first woman Prime Minister of India.
  • Birthdays:
    • 1861: Kadambini Ganguly, one of the first Indian female doctors
    • 1928: K. R. Narayanan, the 10th President of India
    • 1944: Girish Karnad, Indian actor, playwright, and director
    • 1958: Aamir Khan, Indian actor
  • Important days:
      • Kadambini Ganguly Jayanti is celebrated on this day to mark the birth anniversary of Kadambini Ganguly, one of the first Indian female doctors.
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