Historical eventJuly 181936

Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)

Nationalist rebels attempted a coup against the Second Spanish Republic, sparking the Spanish Civil War.

90th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, July 18 193690 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1930s
Anniversary
90th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 1936.

What happened

Nationalist rebels attempted a coup against the Second Spanish Republic, sparking the Spanish Civil War.

July 18 through the years

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