Historical eventSeptember 182006

The CW

The CW Television Network debuts in the US, following the merger of UPN and The WB.

20th anniversary in 2026

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When
Monday, September 18 200620 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
Anniversary
20th in 2026
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Dates: From 2006.

What happened

The CW Television Network debuts in the US, following the merger of UPN and The WB.

September 18 through the years

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  7. 20142014 Scottish independence referendum
  8. 20152015 Camp Badaber attack
  9. 20162016 Uri attack
  10. 2017Toys "R" Us
  11. 2018Cannabis

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September 18 2006 — 20 years ago, on a Monday.

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