Utah monolith
The Utah monolith, built sometime in 2016 is discovered by state biologists of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
What happened on November 18
34 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1210 to 2024.
About November 18
November 18 is the 322nd day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 322 of 365 (323 in leap years)43 days left in the year (43 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Wednesday in 2026, Thursday in 2027, Saturday in 2028, Sunday in 2029, Monday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 47 of 2026 · Q4
- Zodiac sign
- ♏ Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
- Season
- Autumn in the north · Spring in the south
- November birthstone
- Topaz / Citrinewarmth, abundance and healing
- November birth flower
- Chrysanthemum / Peonyfriendship, joy and honour
- Next occurrence
- In 22 days
- Roman numerals
- XVIII.XIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 70thNikita Khrushchev1956
- 30th1996 Channel Tunnel fire1996
- 30thAkram Afif1996
- 30thChristian Kirk1996
- 25thCaleb Williams2001
- 10thDenton Cooley2016
- 10thSharon Jones2016
November 18 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Denton Cooley · Sharon Jones
- 25 years ago2001
- Caleb Williams
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on November 18 — ages this year
- 2004Luka Romeroturns 22
- 2002Patrick Baldwin Jr.turns 24
- 2001Caleb Williamsturns 25
- 1997Jacob Brysonturns 29
- 1997Shea Langeliersturns 29
- 1997Robert Sánchezturns 29
Historical events 34
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Cyclone Numa
Cyclone Numa, a rare "medicane", made landfall in Greece to become the worst weather event that the country had experienced since 1977.
2014 Jerusalem synagogue attack
Two Palestinian men attacked the praying congregants of a synagogue in Jerusalem with axes, knives, and a gun, resulting in eight deaths, including the attackers themselves.
NASA
NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars.
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria becomes the 118th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Minecraft
The sandbox video game Minecraft exited beta with the official release of version 1.0.
Goodridge v. Department of Public Health
With its ruling in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court made the state the first in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4–3 in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gives the state legislature 180 days to change the law making Massachusetts the first state in the United States to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Iraq disarmament crisis
Iraq disarmament crisis: United Nations weapons inspectors led by Hans Blix arrive in Iraq.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University's Aggie Bonfire collapsed (aftermath pictured), killing 12 people and injuring 27 others, and causing the university to officially declare a hiatus on the 90-year-old annual event.
1996 Channel Tunnel fire
A fire occurs on a train traveling through the Channel Tunnel from France to England causing several injuries and damaging approximately 500 metres (1,600 ft) of tunnel.
South Africa
In South Africa, 21 political parties approve a new constitution, expanding voting rights and ending white minority rule.
North American Free Trade Agreement
In the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is approved by the House of Representatives.
Flag of Uzbekistan
The current flag of Uzbekistan was adopted, making the country the first newly independent republic in Central Asia to choose a new flag.
Shia Islam
Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon release Anglican Church envoys Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland.
Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia
The autonomous Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia, which would in 1993 become a republic, was established in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Battle of Vukovar
After an 87-day siege, the Croatian city of Vukovar capitulates to the besieging Yugoslav People's Army and allied Serb paramilitary forces.
Croatian War of Independence
Croatian War of Independence: The Yugoslav People's Army captured the Croatian city of Vukovar, ending an 87-day siege.
King's Cross fire
An underground fire killed 31 people at King's Cross St Pancras tube station in London.
Calvin and Hobbes
The first comic of Calvin and Hobbes is published in ten newspapers.
Aeroflot Flight 6833
Aeroflot Flight 6833 is hijacked en route from Tbilisi to Leningrad. After returning to Tbilisi, the aircraft is subsequently raided on the ground, resulting in seven deaths.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet makes its first flight, at the Naval Air Test Center in Maryland, United States.
Jim Jones
Jim Jones led more than 900 members of the Peoples Temple to mass murder/suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, hours after some of its members assassinated U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan.
Jonestown
In Jonestown, Guyana, Jim Jones leads his Peoples Temple to a mass murder–suicide that claimed 918 lives in all, 909 of them in Jonestown itself, including over 270 children.
Flag of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands ratified the adoption of a new flag (pictured).
Oman
Oman declares its independence from the United Kingdom.
Richard Nixon
U.S. President Richard Nixon asks the U.S. Congress for $155 million in supplemental aid for the Cambodian government.
Bell Telephone Company
The Bell Telephone Company introduces the first push-button telephone.
Nikita Khrushchev
At the Polish embassy in Moscow, a phrase in an address by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was translated into English as "We will bury you", prompting Western envoys to leave the room.
Women's suffrage in the United States
American suffragist Susan B. Anthony (pictured) was arrested and later fined $100 for having voted in the presidential election two weeks earlier.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, becoming the first great success of American author Mark Twain.
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars: In the Bay of Bengal, a French frigate squadron captured three ships carrying recruits for the armies of the East India Company.
Siege of Godesberg
The Siege of Godesberg, the first major siege of the Cologne War, began.
Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, was excommunicated by Pope Innocent III after Otto commanded him to annul the Concordat of Worms.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Colin Petersen
Colin Petersen, Australian drummer, record producer and actor (born 1946)
Ahmad Lozi
Ahmad Lozi, Jordanian educator and politician, 48th Prime Minister of Jordan (born 1925)
Ljubomir Vračarević
Ljubomir Vračarević, Serbian martial artist, founded Real Aikido (born 1947)
S. R. D. Vaidyanathan
S. R. D. Vaidyanathan, Indian nadaswaram player and composer (born 1929)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Romanus of Caesarea
Christian feast day: Barulas
Elizabeth of Hungary
Christian feast day: Elizabeth of Hungary (Church of England)
Martyrology of Rabban Sliba
Christian feast day: Abhai of Hach (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Mabyn
Christian feast day: Mabyn (Roman Catholic Church and Anglicanism)
Dedication of Saints Peter and Paul
Christian feast day: Dedication of Saints Peter and Paul
Saint Constant
Christian feast day: Constant
Alphaeus and Zacchaeus
Christian feast day: Alphaeus and Zacchaeus
Juthwara
Christian feast day: Juthwara
Spread across the centuries
- 13th century1
- 16th century1
- 19th century3
- 20th century37
- 21st century32
Earliest: Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1210). Most recent: Bob Love (2024).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about November 18
What day of the year is November 18?
November 18 is the 322nd day of the year, with 43 days left after it.
What star sign is November 18?
November 18 falls under Scorpio (October 23 – November 21), a water sign ruled by Pluto (traditionally Mars). The birthstone for the month is Topaz or Citrine.
How many things happened on November 18?
We record 82 entries for November 18: 34 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1210 to 2024.
Who was born on November 18?
Luka Romero (2004) is among the notable births on November 18. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the November 18 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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