July 18, 2027 celebrates World Listening Day, plus 1 more. Today is July 18 on the National Day Calendar and World Listening Day, too. We want to encourage people to take time to listen, especially to the sounds of nature. Interestingly, this World Day also presents an opportunity to learn more about field recording.
Nelson Mandela International Day falls on July 18 and pays tribute to the anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and activist Nelson Mandela. The day also encourages people to do their part to make the world a better place.
U.S. marshal and marshal of Tombstone, in the Arizona Territory. He, along with his brothers Wyatt and Morgan, were involved in a confrontation with the outlaw Cowboys at the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
1867
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Margaret Brown
Survivor of the RMS Titanic who became known as "the Unsinkable Molly Brown".
1895
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George Kelly
Gangster dubbed "Machine Gun Kelly" during the Prohibition Era. He earned his nickname for the use his favorite weapon--a Thompson submachine gun.
1908
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Mildred Lisette Norman
The first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season. After adopting the name "Peace Pilgrim", she walked across the U.S. 28 times during her lifetime.
1908
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John P. Washington
U.S. Army chaplain and Catholic priest who became known as one of the "Four Chaplains" that gave his life to save other soldiers during the sinking of the troop transport Dorchester during World War II
1909
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Harriet Nelson
Actress best known for her role on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
1913
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Richard Bernard Skelton
Entertainer known for his national radio and television shows. He is fondly remembered as the host of the The Red Skelton Show.
1921
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Aaron Beck
Psychiatrist who is regarded as the "Father of Cognitive Therapy" and the "Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy".
1921
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John Glenn
Astronaut who was the third person in space, but the first person to orbit Earth. Glenn circle our plant three times in 1962.
1929
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Jalacy Hawkins
Also known as "Screamin' Jay", Hawkins was the singer of the iconic song I Put a Spell On You.
1967
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Mark Sinclair Vincent
Known as the actor Vin Diesel on the big screen, Vincent is known for his role as Dom Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Historical Events on July 18
Events that occurred on July 18 throughout history
1864
1864
President Abraham Lincoln asks for 500,000 volunteers for military service.
President Lincoln asks the country for 500,000 volunteers for military service. The Proclamation stated quotas for volunteers had to be filled by September 5, or local drafts would be enforced.
1914
1914
Congress forms the Aviation Section of the U.S. Army.
Congress forms the Aviation Section, the U.S. Signal Corps. The formation give official status to aircraft within the U.S. Army for the first time.
1914
1914
Congress forms the Aviation Section of the U.S. Army.
Congress forms the Aviation Section, the U.S. Signal Corps. The formation give official status to aircraft within the U.S. Army for the first time.
1968
1968
Intel is founded.
Intel is founded in Mountain View, California. The $2 million venture capitalist company focused on creating computer hardware, specifically memory chips.
1986
1986
Videotapes are released showing the sunken remains of Titanic.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) releases videotapes showing the sunken remains of Titanic. The recordings took place 2.4 miles beneath the North Atlantic and showed stunning yet eerie views of the grand staircase, the ship's bow, and a swaying chandelier.
1994
1994
Crayola introduces scented crayons.
Crayola introduces a 16-color box of scented crayons. The original release featured crayon scents of food. Crayola withdrew them after a year and replaced them with non-food scents. Apparently, young children found the food smells tempting to eat.
