15 significant historical events occurred on August 18. August 18 has seen a range of historical events across centuries and continents. On this date, there have been military conflicts like the Battle of Gravelotte in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 and Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974. It has also been the day for sporting events like Formula One races, as well as political changes, such as the 2020 Malian coup d'état.
Total Events
15
Time Span
684–2021
Categories
4
Top Category
war
10 events
22 famous birthdays on August 18
Including Luc Montagnier, Franz Joseph I of Austria, Roman Polanski
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density7th C.21st C.
7th Century
1 event14th Century
2 events17th Century
2 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
1 event20th Century
2 events21st Century
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