Historical Events In 2018

Dec 20   New figures show average US male weighs 198 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, women 171 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches on this day in history.  

Dec 20   US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis announces his resignation after disagreements with President Donald Trump in the year 2018.  

Dec 21   In the year 2018 tennis Australia announces a 10-point tie break to be implemented in Australian Open when deciding set reaches 6-6; takes place of 2-game advantage final sets  

Dec 21   On this day in history the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 22,445 after its worst week since 2008.  

Dec 22   A tsunami hits the Sunda Strait, Indonesia, killing at least 430 people and injuring nearly 1,500 on this day in history.  

Dec 22   Partial shutdown of US federal government begins on this day in history.  

Dec 22   Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sunda Strait killing over 400 after part of Anak Krakatau volcano slips into the sea on this day in history.  

Dec 24   Burundi moves its capital from Bujumbura to Gitega in the year 2018.  

Dec 26   On this day in history after weeks of losses the Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its largest ever one-day point gain: 1,086 points.  

Dec 28   In the year 2018 british New Year's honours list include Knights for author Philip Pullman and comedian Michael Palin , a Dame for Twiggy and a Order of the Companions of Honour for Margaret Atwood  

Dec 28   On this day in history uFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes of Brazil moves up in weight and KOs dominant featherweight Cris "Cyborg" Justino just 51 seconds into the opening round at the Forum, Inglewood, CA; first female to win UFC titles in multiple weight classes  

Dec 29   40 militants killed in Giza and El-Arish by Egyptian police after attack on a tourist bus the day before killed four in the year 2018.  

Dec 29   In the year 2018 85th Orange Bowl: #1 Alabama beats #4 Oklahoma, 45-34  

Dec 30   Patrick Mahomes becomes only the 2nd quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns during KC Chiefs' 35-3 win over Oakland Raiders; achieves both marks with 3rd quarter 89-yard TD pass to Demarcus Robinson in the year 2018.  

Dec 31   Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets' 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; 4th straight NBA game with 40+ points and 8th straight with 35+; joins Oscar Robertson as only player with at least 35 points & 5 assists in 8 straight games on this day in history.  

Dec 31   In the year 2018 prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins third term in Bangladesh elections with 17 people killed in violent clashes  

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Jan 01   Manuel Olivencia, Spanish lawyer, economist, and diplomat died in the year 2018.  

Jan 02   Rick Hall, American record producer, songwriter, and music publisher died on this day in history.  

Jan 02   Thomas S. Monson, American religious leader and writer died in the year 2018.  

Jan 02   In the year 2018 death of radha Viswanathan, Indian vocalist and classical dancer  

Jan 03   In the year 2018 death of colin Brumby, Australian composer  

Jan 04   Aharon Appelfeld, Ukrainian-Israeli writer died on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Ray Thomas, English musician died on this day in history.  

Jan 05   In the year 2018 death of antonio Angelillo, Italian-Argentine footballer