January 18 is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 347 days remain until the end of the year (348 in leap years). 474 – Seven-year-old Leo II succeeds his maternal grandfather Leo I as Byzantine emperor. [1] . He dies ten months later. 532 – Nika riots in Constantinople fail.

Jan 18, 2025 · What happened on this day in history, January 18. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on January 18.

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

Today in history – which major historical events happened on January 18? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

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

1803 - Thomas Jefferson, in secret communication with Congress, sought authorization for the first official exploration by the U.S. government. 1778 - English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he called the "Sandwich Islands."

On January 18, Mark Rylance, Cary Grant, Kevin Costner were born and Glenn Frey, Rudyard Kipling, John Tyler died.

Mar 19, 2024 · From the crowning of kings and groundbreaking scientific achievements to landmark moments in civil rights and the end of long conflicts, this journey through time highlights the diversity of human experience and the enduring impact of these moments across centuries.

Jan 18, 2021 · Did you know that January 18 is known as Thesaurus Day? Here you'll learn facts about Jan 18, including events that happened on this day throughout history.