July 18th is also known as Insurance Nerd Day and Caviar Day.
We are now on day 200 out of 366, and have 166 days remaining in 2024.
From war and crime to sports and music, this day was certainly an eventful one in history. Here you’ll find some interesting facts and historical events that made July 18 so unique.
Did you know that on this day in 1925, Adolf Hitler published Mein Kampf in Germany? The book sold slowly at first but after his rise to power, the sales increased dramatically, selling 5.2 million copies by 1939.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 18th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 18 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2018
Forest fires spread across large areas of Sweden.
The disaster came after an unusually hot summer. Fires were even found far north in the Arctic Circle.
2018
Cliff Richard was awarded £210,000 in damages after winning a privacy case against the BBC.
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) had reported on the singer being investigated for sexually assaulting a minor, for which he was not found guilty.
2012
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was named marshal, placing him at the highest rank in the military.
1966
NASA launched Gemini X, the tenth spaceflight of the Gemini program.
The mission’s primary objectives were to try and dock with an uncrewed spacecraft in Earth’s orbit to further advance NASA’s capabilities of docking with other spacecraft. The spaceship was crewed by just two astronauts, John Young and Michael Collins, the latter of which would later pilot the Apollo 11 command module. The mission was a complete success, with Collins even getting a chance to become the first person to spacewalk twice.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Kristen Bell? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1967
Vin Diesel
American
Actor
Age:
57 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1982
Priyanka Chopra
Indian
Actress
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
Jharkand, India
1980
Kristen Bell
American
Actress
Age:
44 years old
Born In:
Michigan, USA
1918
Nelson Mandela
South African
President
Died On:
Dec 5, 2013 (Age 95)
Born In:
Cape Province, South Africa
1964
Wendy Williams
American
Broadcaster
Age:
60 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 18th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1775
1817
Jane Austen
English
Novelist
1775
1817
Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist born on December 16, 1775. She died on this day in 1817, at age 41 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK.
Died On:
Jul 18, 1817 (Age 41)
Died In:
England, UK
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Caviar Day
While many people call the eggs of various fish caviar, true caviar comes from sturgeon. Caviar Day was created not just to celebrate this luxurious delicacy but to raise awareness of the ever-dwindling sturgeon population. So eat some caviar today, but make sure you buy Fair Trade!
Insurance Nerd Day
We all know those insurance-type nerds who love talking about anything and everything about insurance… Well, today is Insurance Nerd Day, so be sure to give them some time in your busy day to talk all about their favorite subject.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
During WWII, a US naval destroyer won a battle against a Japanese submarine by throwing potatoes at them. The Japanese thought they were grenades.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Cancer.
Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign, and the crab is its symbol. Like their astronomical spirit animal, Cancers are shielded by hard, external shells.
Anyone born in July has the Ruby birthstone. Did you know that the largest ruby ever discovered is called the 125West? It’s an 18,696-carat gemstone that weighs a total of 8.2 pounds (3.7 kg). Traditionally the ruby symbolizes love, passion & energy.
People born on July 18th would likely have been conceived around October 25 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on this day will be due around April 10th, 2025.
