November 18 in History
November 18 is the birthday of Luka Romero (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Charles Dumont (singer) (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for November 18, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Itzam K'an Ahk II, Mayan ruler was born in 701, while Odo of Cluny, Frankish abbot and saint died in 942.
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Famous people born on November 18
Famous people who died on November 18
2016
Denton Cooley (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American heart and cardiothoracic surgeon (1920–2016)
2013
Thomas Howard (American football) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player (1983–2013)
2004
Cy Coleman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist (1929–2004)
What happened on November 18
- 2020
The Utah monolith, built sometime in 2016 is discovered by state biologists of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria becomes the 118th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
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.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
Iraq disarmament crisis: United Nations weapons inspectors led by Hans Blix arrive in Iraq.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
At Texas A&M University, the Aggie Bonfire collapses killing 12 students and injuring 27 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
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.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
In the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is approved by the House of Representatives.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
In South Africa, 21 political parties approve a new constitution, expanding voting rights and ending white minority rule.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon release Anglican Church envoys Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
After an 87-day siege, the Croatian city of Vukovar capitulates to the besieging Yugoslav People's Army and allied Serb paramilitary forces.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
The autonomous Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia, which would in 1993 become a republic, was established in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1987
King's Cross fire: In London, 31 people die in a fire at the city's busiest underground station, King's Cross St Pancras.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
The first comic of Calvin and Hobbes is published in ten newspapers.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
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.
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Editor's picks
Born on November 18
- 701 — Itzam K'an Ahk II, Mayan ruler (died 757)
- 709 — Emperor Kōnin of Japan (died 782)
- 1522 — Lamoral, Count of Egmont (died 1568)
Died on November 18
- 942 — Odo of Cluny, Frankish abbot and saint (born c. 878)
- 953 — Liutgard of Saxony, duchess of Lorraine (born 931)
- 1100 — Thomas of Bayeux, archbishop of York
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for November 18
Quick answers
Who was born on November 18? Luka Romero (2004), Caleb Williams (2001), Jacob Bryson (1997).
Who died on November 18? Charles Dumont (singer) (2024), Arthur Frommer (2024), Bob Love (2024).
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