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). Events. Pre-1600. 474 – Seven-year-old Leo II succeeds his maternal grandfather Leo I as Byzantine emperor. [1] He dies ten months later.

Jan 18, 2025 · Historical events for the 18th of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 18.

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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.

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

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On January 18, Mark Rylance, Cary Grant, Kevin Costner were born and Rudyard Kipling, John Tyler, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao 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.

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."