What Happened on September 18?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 18
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 18, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Netherlands
Year:
1919
In the Netherlands, a law granting full voting rights to women is granted royal assent by Queen Wilhelmina.
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Fritz Pollard
Year:
1919
Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to play professional football for a major team, the Akron Pros.
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Rif War
Year:
1921
Rif War: In Ajdir, Spanish Morocco, a secessionist group of Berbers led by Abd el-Krim proclaim the Republic of the Rif, in rebellion against the Sultan of Morocco and the Spanish Army. French and Spanish forces suppress the Republic by May 1926.
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Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946)
Year:
1922
The Kingdom of Hungary is admitted to the League of Nations.
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The Saturday Evening Post
Year:
1915
The Saturday Evening Post publishes the short story "Extricating Young Gussie" by P.G. Wodehouse, featuring the first appearance of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves.
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Government of Ireland Act 1914
Year:
1914
The Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I.
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Fashoda Incident
Year:
1898
The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.
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1906 Hong Kong typhoon
Year:
1906
The 1906 Hong Kong typhoon kills an estimated 10,000 people.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 18
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 18, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Kate Booth
Year of birth:
1858
Kate Booth, English Salvation Army officer (died 1955)
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Big Tom
Year of birth:
1936
Big Tom, Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2018)
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John Spencer (snooker player)
Year of birth:
1935
John Spencer, English snooker player and sportscaster (died 2006)
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Bob Bennett (politician)
Year of birth:
1933
Bob Bennett, American soldier and politician (died 2016)
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Robert Blake (actor)
Year of birth:
1933
Robert Blake, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2023)
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Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri
Year of birth:
1937
Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, South African politician (died 2009)
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Ralph Backstrom
Year of birth:
1937
Ralph Backstrom, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2021)
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Frankie Avalon
Year of birth:
1940
Frankie Avalon, American singer and actor
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 18
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 18, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Robert G. Cole
Year of death:
1944
Robert G. Cole, American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1915)
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Volin
Year of death:
1945
Volin, Russian anarchist intellectual (born 1882)
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Frank Morgan
Year of death:
1949
Frank Morgan, American actor (born 1890)
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Gelett Burgess
Year of death:
1951
Gelett Burgess, American author and poet (born 1866)
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Fred Karno
Year of death:
1941
Fred Karno, English actor and screenwriter (born 1866)
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Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
Year of death:
1939
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Polish author, painter, and photographer (born 1885)
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Grigore Tocilescu
Year of death:
1909
Grigore Tocilescu, Romanian archaeologist and historian (born 1850)
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Pyotr Stolypin
Year of death:
1911
Pyotr Stolypin, Russian lawyer and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Russia (born 1862)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 18
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 18 around the world.
Ryukyuan languages
Island Language Day (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan)
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September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Fiestas Patrias (Chile)
National Day or Dieciocho (Chile)
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Navy Day
Navy Day (Croatia)
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World Water Monitoring Day
World Water Monitoring Day
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Constantius (Theban Legion)
Christian feast day: Constantius (Theban Legion)
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Richardis
Christian feast day: Richardis
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Eustorgius I
Christian feast day: Eustorgius I
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