November 18
November 18 is the 323rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 43 days remain until the year's end. It falls in autumn (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Scorpio.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On November 18 the Sun's declination is approximately -20.0°. At this latitude the Sun is south of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere shorter days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a November 18.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- Christian feast day: Abhai of Hach (Syriac Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Alphaeus and Zacchaeus
- Christian feast day: Barulas
- Christian feast day: Constant
- Christian feast day: Dedication of Saints Peter and Paul
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
2020 — The Utah monolith, built sometime in 2016 is discovered by state biologists of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. ↗(6 years ago)more
The Utah monolith was a metal pillar that stood in a sandstone slot canyon in northern San Juan County, Utah, United States. The pillar was 9.5 ft (2.9 m) tall and made of metal sheets riveted into a triangular prism.
2013 — NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars. ↗(13 years ago)more
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the United States' civil space program and for research in aeronautics and space. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASA operates ten field centers across the U.S.
2012 — Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria becomes the 118th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. ↗(14 years ago)more
Pope Tawadros II is the 118th and current Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, succeeding the late Pope Shenouda III as leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. He took office on 18 November 2012, two weeks after being selected.
2003 — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules 4–3 in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and gives the state legislature 180 days to change the law making Massachusetts the first state in the United States to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples. ↗(23 years ago)more
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) is the highest court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Although the claim is disputed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the SJC claims the distinction of being the oldest continuously functioning appellate court in the Americas, with a recognized history dating to the establishment of the Massachusett...
2002 — Iraq disarmament crisis: United Nations weapons inspectors led by Hans Blix arrive in Iraq. ↗(24 years ago)more
In the Iraq disarmament crisis of the early 2000s, Iraq, led by president Saddam Hussein, was pressured by the United States and its other adversaries to destroy alleged stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)—biological, chemical, and nuclear.
1999 — At Texas A&M University, the Aggie Bonfire collapses killing 12 students and injuring 27 others. ↗(27 years ago)more
Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1876 and became the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System in 1948. Since 2021, Texas A&M has enrolled the largest student body in the United States.
1996 — A fire occurs on a train traveling through the Channel Tunnel from France to England causing several injuries and damaging approximately 500 metres (1,600 ft) of tunnel. ↗(30 years ago)more
The Channel Tunnel fire of 18 November 1996 occurred on a train carrying Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and their drivers through the Channel Tunnel from France to the United Kingdom. The fire was seen on the train as it entered the tunnel and, in line with the policy at the time, an attempt was made to drive to the UK where the fire would be dealt with.
1993 — In the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is approved by the House of Representatives. ↗(33 years ago)more
The North American Free Trade Agreement, referred to colloquially in the Anglosphere as NAFTA, was an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States that created a trilateral trade bloc in North America.
1993 — In South Africa, 21 political parties approve a new constitution, expanding voting rights and ending white minority rule. ↗(33 years ago)more
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and...
- 1991 — Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon release Anglican Church envoys Terry Waite and Thomas Sutherland. ↗(35 years ago)
more
Shia Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. It is rooted in the belief that the Islamic prophet Muhammad explicitly designated his cousin and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib as his rightful political successor (caliph) and the divinely guided spiritual leader of the Muslim community (imam).
1991 — After an 87-day siege, the Croatian city of Vukovar capitulates to the besieging Yugoslav People's Army and allied Serb paramilitary forces. ↗(35 years ago)more
The Battle of Vukovar was an 87-day siege of Vukovar in eastern Croatia by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), supported by various paramilitary forces from Serbia, between August and November 1991. Before the Croatian War of Independence the Baroque town was a prosperous, mixed community of Croats, Serbs and other ethnic groups.
1991 — The autonomous Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia, which would in 1993 become a republic, was established in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ↗(35 years ago)more
The Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia was an unrecognized geopolitical entity and quasi-state in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was proclaimed on 18 November 1991 under the name Croatian Community of Herzeg-Bosnia as a "political, cultural, economic and territorial whole" in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and abolished on 14 August 1996.
Notable births
2004 — Luka Romero, Mexican-Argentine footballer ↗(22 years ago)more
Luka Romero Bezzana is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Liga MX club Cruz Azul. Born in Mexico, he represented Argentina at the youth international level.
- 2002 — Patrick Baldwin Jr., American basketball player ↗(24 years ago)
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Patrick O'Neal Baldwin Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Milwaukee Panthers. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class.
2001 — Caleb Williams, American football player ↗(25 years ago)more
Caleb Williams is an American professional football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Following one season of college football with the Oklahoma Sooners, he played for the USC Trojans and won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 after setting single-season school records in passing yards and touchdowns.
1997 — Jacob Bryson, Canadian ice hockey player ↗(29 years ago)more
Jacob Bryson is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 99th overall in the 2017 NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres, with whom he spent the first six seasons of his career.
1997 — Shea Langeliers, American baseball player ↗(29 years ago)more
Shea Ryan Langeliers is an American professional baseball catcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022. He played college baseball for the Baylor Bears.
1997 — Robert Sánchez, Spanish footballer ↗(29 years ago)more
Robert Lynch Sánchez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Chelsea and the Spain national team.
Notable deaths
2024 — Charles Dumont, French singer and composer (born 1929) ↗(2 years ago)more
Charles Gaston Dumont was a French singer and composer. Dumont is best remembered for writing or co-writing more than 30 of the most well-known songs recorded by singer Édith Piaf, including "Non, je ne regrette rien".
2024 — Arthur Frommer, American travel writer (born 1929) ↗(2 years ago)more
Arthur Bernard Frommer was an American travel writer known for founding the Frommer's brand of travel guides.
2024 — Bob Love, American basketball player (born 1942) ↗(2 years ago)more
Robert Earl Love was an American professional basketball player who spent the prime of his career with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. A versatile forward who could shoot with either his left or right hand, Love later worked as the Bulls' director of community affairs and goodwill ambassador.
2024 — Colin Petersen, Australian drummer, record producer and actor (born 1946) ↗(2 years ago)more
Frederick Colin Petersen was an Australian musician and actor. He played as a member of the bands Steve and the Board, the Bee Gees and Humpy Bong. In August 1969, he left the Bee Gees and he was replaced by Pentangle drummer Terry Cox to record the songs for their 1970 album Cucumber Castle.
2022 — Tabassum, Indian actress and talk show host (born 1944) ↗(4 years ago)more
Tabassum, was an Indian actress, talk show host and YouTuber, who started her career as child actor Baby Tabassum in 1947. She later had a television career as the host of first TV talk show of Indian television, Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan. It ran on National broadcaster Doordarshan from 1972 to 1993, wherein she interviewed film and TV personalities.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (323) | 17 × 19 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (43) | 43 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 18112026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | -20.03° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 32 days |