Cannabis
Cannabis is legalized in South Africa, through a ruling of the Constitutional Court.
What happened on September 18
38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 96 to 2024.
Standout on September 18
2018
Cannabis
Cannabis is legalized in South Africa, through a ruling of the Constitutional Court.
About September 18
September 18 is the 261st day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 261 of 365 (262 in leap years)104 days left in the year (104 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Friday in 2026, Saturday in 2027, Monday in 2028, Tuesday in 2029, Wednesday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 38 of 2026 · Q3
- Zodiac sign
- ♍ Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
- Season
- Summer in the north · Winter in the south
- September birthstone
- Sapphirewisdom, loyalty and nobility
- September birth flower
- Aster / Morning glorypatience, wisdom and affection
- Next occurrence
- In 326 days
- Roman numerals
- XVIII.IXday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 175thThe New York Times1851
- 25thAnthrax2001
- 20thThe CW2006
- 10th2016 Uri attack2016
- 5thChris Anker Sørensen2021
- 5thJolidee Matongo2021
September 18 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- 2016 Uri attack
- 25 years ago2001
- Anthrax
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on September 18 — ages this year
- 2008Jackson Robert Scottturns 18
- 2004Santiago Castro (footballer, born 2004)turns 22
- 2003Aidan Gallagherturns 23
- 2002Hugo Bueno (footballer, born 2002)turns 24
- 1998Conor Timminsturns 28
- 1998Christian Pulisicturns 28
Historical events 38
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Toys "R" Us
Toy retail chain Toys "R" Us files for bankruptcy protection in the United States and Canada.
2016 Uri attack
The 2016 Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed results in the deaths of nineteen Indian Army soldiers and all four attackers.
2015 Camp Badaber attack
Two security personnel, 17 worshippers in a mosque, and 13 militants are killed during a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan attack on a Pakistan Air Force base on the outskirts of Peshawar.
2014 Scottish independence referendum
Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%.
Via Rail
A VIA Rail train crashes into a double-decker bus at a train station in Ottawa, Canada, killing six people and injuring 35 others.
2011 Sikkim earthquake
The 2011 Sikkim earthquake is felt across northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and southern Tibet.
Philippe Croizon
Philippe Croizon becomes the first quadruple amputee to swim across the English Channel.
CBS Studios
After 72 years on radio and television, CBS Television broadcasts the final episode of Guiding Light, the longest-running soap opera in American history.
Saffron Revolution
Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in Myanmar, starting what some call the Saffron Revolution.
The CW
The CW Television Network debuts in the US, following the merger of UPN and The WB.
Anthrax
First mailing of anthrax letters from Trenton, New Jersey in the 2001 anthrax attacks.
Ottawa Treaty
The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention is adopted.
Ted Turner
United States media magnate Ted Turner donates US$1 billion to the United Nations.
Giant Mine
An explosion rocks Giant Mine at the height of a labor dispute, killing nine replacement workers in Yellowknife, Canada.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein becomes a member of the United Nations.
1989 Burkina Faso coup attempt
An attempted coup d'état against Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré is uncovered and foiled.
8888 Uprising
The 8888 Uprising in Myanmar comes to an end.
Henri Namphy
General Henri Namphy, president of Haiti, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by General Prosper Avril.
Magna Charta Universitatum
The Magna Charta Universitatum, asserting key principles essential to the free operation of universities, is signed in Bologna by the rectors of 388 institutions of higher learning, to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the University of Bologna.
Nestor Pirotte
While posing as an aristocrat, Belgian serial killer Nestor Pirotte murdered an antiques dealer in Brussels, for which crime he was sentenced to death.
Wedding of Constantine II and Princess Anne-Marie
The wedding of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark took place in Athens.
Aeroflot Flight 213
Aeroflot Flight 213 crashed into a mountain near Chersky Airport, killing 32 people.
1961 Ndola Transair Sweden Douglas DC-6 crash
An aircraft crashed near Ndola in Northern Rhodesia, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, including United Nations secretary-general Dag Hammarskjöld.
Korean War
Korean War: The Korean People's Army retreated from the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter after six weeks of fighting, marking the farthest that the KPA would advance in the war.
Australia national cricket team
The Australian cricket team's Invincibles tour of England concluded; they had played 34 matches, including five Tests, without defeat.
World War I
World War I: The Central Powers' defeat at the Battle of Dobro Pole played a role in the Bulgarian withdrawal from the war and led to the subsequent liberation of Vardar Macedonia.
1885 Pierce City lynching
Five Chinese people were lynched outside of Pierce City in the Idaho Territory.
Blackpool Illuminations
The Blackpool Illuminations (example pictured) in the English seaside town of Blackpool were switched on for the first time.
1875 Indianola hurricane
The Indianola hurricane dissipated over Mississippi after killing around eight hundred people in Texas.
Panic of 1873
Panic of 1873: The American bank Jay Cooke & Company declared bankruptcy, setting off a chain reaction of bank failures.
Nathaniel P. Langford
Nathaniel P. Langford of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition first observed a geyser in the Wyoming Territory erupting at regular intervals, naming it Old Faithful (video featured).
The New York Times
The New York Times, the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States, was founded.
United States Congress
The United States Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act, decreeing that all escaped slaves be brought back to their masters.
War of the First Coalition
War of the First Coalition: General Franz Petrasch's Austrian and Imperial troops stormed the French-held bridgehead over the Rhine river.
Byzantine–Seljuk wars
Byzantine–Seljuk wars: Byzantine forces defeated their Seljuk opponents in the flanks of the nocturnal Battle of Kapetron, but learned of their Georgian allies' defeat in the centre the next morning.
Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great decisively defeated Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire and ending the Tetrarchy.
AD 96
Nerva (depicted), the first of the "Five Good Emperors" of ancient Rome, came to power following the assassination of his predecessor Domitian.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Anthony Gonzalez (politician)
Anthony Gonzalez, American football player and politician
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Brereton C. Jones
Brereton C. Jones, American politician, 58th Governor of Kentucky (born 1939)
Jolidee Matongo
Jolidee Matongo, South African politician, 97th Mayor of Johannesburg (born 1975)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, United States Supreme Court justice (born 1933)
Afzal Ahsan Randhawa
Afzal Ahsan Randhawa, Pakistani writer, poet, translator and playwright (born 1937)
Mario Benjamín Menéndez
Mario Benjamín Menéndez, Argentinian general and politician (born 1930)
Arthur Lamothe
Arthur Lamothe, French-Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1928)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Richardis
Christian feast day: Richardis
Joseph of Cupertino
Christian feast day: Joseph of Cupertino
Methodius of Olympus
Christian feast day: Methodius of Olympus
Ariadne of Phrygia
Christian feast day: Ariadne of Phrygia
Constantius (Theban Legion)
Christian feast day: Constantius (Theban Legion)
Eustorgius I
Christian feast day: Eustorgius I
Józef Kut
Christian feast day: Józef Kut
Edward Bouverie Pusey
Christian feast day: Edward Bouverie Pusey (Episcopal Church)
Spread across the centuries
- 1st century1
- 4th century1
- 11th century1
- 18th century1
- 19th century7
- 20th century31
- 21st century36
Earliest: AD 96 (96). Most recent: Kesaria Abramidze (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 September 18
What day of the year is September 18?
September 18 is the 261st day of the year, with 104 days left after it.
What star sign is September 18?
September 18 falls under Virgo (August 23 – September 22), a earth sign ruled by Mercury. The birthstone for the month is Sapphire.
How many things happened on September 18?
We record 86 entries for September 18: 38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 96 to 2024.
Who was born on September 18?
Jackson Robert Scott (2008) is among the notable births on September 18. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the September 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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