October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan), celebrates the independence of Azerbaijan from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Historical events for the 18th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 18.

October 18 is annually celebrated as Alaska Day in Alaska. The epic written by American novelist, Herman Melville, is about a sailor's obsession with tracking down and killing an elusive whale that took his leg in a previous encounter.

Did you know that on this day, October 18, 1929, Canada legally declared women as “persons”? October 18th is No Beard Day and Chocolate Cupcake Day. We made it to day 291 of the year, and there are only 74 days remaining in 2025. From space to film and TV and disasters and law we have covered it all right here on this special day, October 18th.

On This Day In History - October 18: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

2012年10月18日 · Edict of Nantes, Alaska Purchase, downfall of Al Capone, DNA and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths from October 18.

2000年9月28日 · On October 18, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Lee Harvey Oswald, Chuck Berry were born and Thomas Edison, John, Charles Babbage died.

Discover what happened on October 18 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

2023年6月20日 · Key Takeaways: October 18th saw the start of the First Balkan War in 1912 and the Nuremberg Trials in 1945, holding Nazi war criminals accountable. It’s a day filled with historical significance and pivotal events that shaped the world.

On October 18, 1921, Charles Strite was granted U.S. patent #1,394,450 for his invention, the automatic pop-up toaster. This innovation revolutionized breakfast routines, making the process of toasting bread more efficient and convenient.