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 d...
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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.
- 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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Sablum Pani
Social work postgraduate, UGC-NET qualified educator, writer and trainer exploring social issues, human behaviour, public policy and everyday life through research-backed storytelling.
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