What Happened on November 18?
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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 18
Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 18, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Susan B. Anthony
Year:
1872
Susan B. Anthony and 14 other women are arrested for voting illegally in the United States presidential election of 1872.
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Time zone
Year:
1883
In the "day of two noons", American and Canadian railroad companies institute four standard continental time zones, ending the confusion of thousands of local times.
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1867 Virgin Islands earthquake and tsunami
Year:
1867
An earthquake strikes the Virgin Islands, triggering the largest tsunami witnessed in the Caribbean and killing dozens.
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Christian IX
Year:
1863
King Christian IX of Denmark signs the November constitution that declares Schleswig to be part of Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the London Protocol and leads to the German–Danish war of 1864.
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Battle of Krasnoi
Year:
1812
Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Krasnoi ends in French defeat, but Marshal of France Michel Ney's leadership leads to him becoming known as "the bravest of the brave".
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Elisha P. Ferry
Year:
1889
Elisha P. Ferry is inaugurated as first governor of Washington.
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Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty
Year:
1903
The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the United States exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone.
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World War I
Year:
1916
World War I: First Battle of the Somme: In France, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916.
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BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 18
Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 18, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Vassilis Vassilikos
Year of birth:
1933
Vassilis Vassilikos, Greek journalist and diplomat (died 2023)
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Rudolf Bahro
Year of birth:
1935
Rudolf Bahro, German philosopher and politician (died 1997)
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Danny McDevitt
Year of birth:
1932
Danny McDevitt, American baseball player (died 2010)
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Gianna D'Angelo
Year of birth:
1929
Gianna D'Angelo, American soprano and educator (died 2013)
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Salvador Laurel
Year of birth:
1928
Salvador Laurel, Filipino lawyer and politician, 5th Prime Minister of the Philippines (died 2004)
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Don Cherry (trumpeter)
Year of birth:
1936
Don Cherry, American trumpet player (died 1995)
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Ennio Antonelli
Year of birth:
1936
Ennio Antonelli, Italian cardinal
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Brenda Vaccaro
Year of birth:
1939
Brenda Vaccaro, American actress
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DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 18
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 18, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ivane Javakhishvili
Year of death:
1940
Ivane Javakhishvili, Georgian historian and academic (born 1876)
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Chris Watson
Year of death:
1941
Chris Watson, Chilean-Australian journalist and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Australia (born 1867)
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Walther Nernst
Year of death:
1941
Walther Nernst, German chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1864)
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Émile Nelligan
Year of death:
1941
Émile Nelligan, Canadian poet and author (born 1879)
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V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
Year of death:
1936
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, Indian lawyer and politician (born 1872)
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Scipione Borghese, 10th Prince of Sulmona
Year of death:
1927
Scipione Borghese, 10th Prince of Sulmona Italian race car driver, explorer, and politician (born 1871)
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William Allingham
Year of death:
1889
William Allingham, Irish-English poet and scholar (born 1824)
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Renée Vivien
Year of death:
1909
Renée Vivien, English-French poet (born 1877)
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HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 18
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 18 around the world.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
Christian feast day: Rose Philippine Duchesne
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Romanus of Caesarea
Christian feast day: Romanus of Caesarea
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Odo of Cluny
Christian feast day: Odo of Cluny
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November 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: November 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Haiti
Day of Army and Victory (Haiti)
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Battle of Vukovar
Remembrance Day of the Sacrifice of Vukovar in 1991 (Croatia)
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Independence Day (Latvia)
Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia celebrates the independence of Latvia from Russia in 1918.
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Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
Christian feast day: The main day of the Feast of the Virgen de Chiquinquirá or Chinita's Fair (Maracaibo, Venezuela)
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