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August 18: Moments That Shaped History
Explore August 18th through history: from Genghis Khan’s death and the Lost Colony mystery to women’s suffrage, scientific achievements, cultural milestones, and more.
August 18 is steeped in history—from ancient empires and scientific breakthroughs to cultural milestones and civil-rights triumphs. Every year this date reminds us how moments from the past continue to inspire our future. #OnThisDay #August18 #HistoryThroughTime #OTD #HistoricalMilestones #KnowYourHistory #ScienceAndCulture #CivilRightsHistory #WomenSuffrage #SpaceHistory #LostColony #Woodstock
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Genghis Khan’s Final Campaign
On August 18, 1227, Genghis Khan passed away amid campaigns in China, marking the end of a legendary era.
The Lost Colony Mystery
In 1590, John White returned to Roanoke Island on August 18 to find the colony deserted—a historical unsolved mystery.
19th Amendment Ratified
On this date in 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, securing women’s right to vote in the U.S.
Helium Discovered
The element helium was discovered on August 18, 1868—an atomic milestone in science.
Mars’s Moon Phobos Found
On August 18, 1877, astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Phobos, one of Mars’s two moons.
‘Lolita’ Sparks Controversy
The novel “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov was first published in the U.S. on August 18, 1958, stirring literary debate.
Woodrow Wilson Declares Neutrality
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued his Proclamation of Neutrality on August 18, avoiding premature entry into World War I.
James Meredith Graduates
In 1963, on this date, James Meredith became the first Black graduate of the University of Mississippi—an important civil rights milestone.
Woodstock Finale
The iconic Woodstock Music & Art Fair concluded on August 18, 1969, with Jimi Hendrix’s legendary set.
Indonesia’s Mega Blackout
On August 18, 2005, Java-Bali suffered a massive power outage affecting around 100 million people, mostly restored within hours.
Coast Guard of India Founded
India’s Coast Guard was established on August 18, 1978, to safeguard the nation’s maritime interests.
Flight Photographer from Space
In 1960, the first spy-satellite photograph was taken on August 18, revealing Soviet military sites.
