July 18 in History
What happened on July 18 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on july 18 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on july 18 in history.
?>1994
In Buenos Aires, a massive car bomb kills 96 people.
1971
New Zealand and Australia announce they will pull their troops out of Vietnam.
1942
The German Me-262, the first jet-propelled aircraft to fly in combat, makes its first flight.
1936
General Francisco Franco of Spain revolts against the Republican government, starting the Spanish Civil War.
1935
Ethiopian King Haile Selassie urges his countrymen to fight to the last man against the invading Italian army.
1877
Inventor Thomas Edison records the human voice for the first time.
1872
The Ballot Act is passed in Great Britain, providing for secret election ballots.
1861
Union and Confederate troops skirmish at Blackburn’s Ford, Virginia, in a prelude to the Battle of Bull Run.
1830
Uruguay adopts a liberal constitution.
1812
Great Britain signs the Treaty of Orebro, making peace with Russia and Sweden.
1789
Robespierre, a deputy from Arras, France, decides to back the French Revolution.