Historical Events In 2018

Jan 01   California becomes largest US state to legalise cannabis for recreational use in the year 2018.   

Jan 01   In the year 2018 initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announced to fight sexual harassment   

Jan 01   In the year 2018 iranian President Hassan Rouhani says recent unrest "is nothing" after 30 people killed in 5 days of anti government demonstrations   

Jan 01   Japanese actress and former porn star Sora Aoi announces her engagement in the year 2018.   

Jan 01   On this day in history world Darts Championship: Retiring 16-time title holder Phil Taylor loses 7-2 to fellow Englishman Rob Cross in the Final at the Alexandra Palace, London.   

Jan 02   In the year 2018 bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road   

Jan 02   In the year 2018 storm Eleanor forms near Ireland then sweeps across the UK and Western Europe in next few days   

Jan 02   In the year 2018 wHO reveals it will classify gaming addiction as mental health condition in its next Classification of Diseases   

Jan 03   On this day in history first bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome   

Jan 03   Landslide and flooding caused by heavy rains in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, kills at least 37 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Lawyers of US President Trump try to stop the publication of book on Trump's administration "Fire and Fury" by Michael Wolff in the year 2018.   

Jan 03   Previously unknown ancient Beringians group of people unearthed in Alaska, earliest known Native Americans at 11,500 years old in the year 2018.   

Jan 03   On this day in history security expert reveal two security flaws, Meltdown and Spectre which affect most microprocessors   

Jan 04   'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system in the year 2018.   

Jan 04   On this day in history liverpool and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is named African Football Player of the Year   

Jan 04   Truck hits a train near Kroonstad city, South Africa killing 19 passengers on this day in history.   

Jan 05   "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff is published by Henry Holt and Company on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 2018 kitwe in Zambia bans shaking hands and the sale of fresh food in attempt to prevent a cholera outbreak   

Jan 05   North Korea accepts South Korean invitation for high-level talks on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Swiss pair Roger Federer & Belinda Bencic clinch 2-1 win over Germany; beat Angelique Kerber & Alexander Zverev 4-3, 4-2; Switzerland's 3rd event success in the year 2018.   

Jan 06   Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (Monday Night Football 2009-17) on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Oil tanker Sanchi collides with a freighter off the coast of Shanghai with 32 probable deaths on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scores a touchdown off own pass in 22-21 victory over Kansas City Chiefs, second NFL quarterback to do so in the year 2018.   

Jan 07   On this day in history 75th Golden Globes: "Ladybird", "The Handmaid's Tale", Elisabeth Moss , Sterling K. Brown among the winners, Oprah Winfrey accepts Lifetime award with powerful speech   

Jan 07   It snows in the Sahara desert - 15 inches reported in Aïn Séfra, Northwest Algeria in the year 2018.   

Jan 07   Sydney, Australia has its hottest day for 80 years as Penrith reaches 47.3 degrees in the year 2018.   

Jan 08   College Football National Championship, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta: #4 Alabama beats #3 Georgia, 26-23 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Self-declared republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape in the year 2018.   

Jan 08   US record year for cost of natural disasters announced - $306 billion in 2017 in the year 2018.   

Jan 09   Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the Fury" book on this day in history.   

Jan 09   Mudslides sweep away 100 houses in Montecito, California, killing at least 20, on land stripped bare by recent fires on this day in history.   

Jan 09   In the year 2018 president Trump cancels program allowing 200,000 San Salvadoreans temporary status to live in the US   

Jan 09   In the year 2018 the first same-sex marriages take place in Australia after legislation passed a month ago   

Jan 10   Jeff Bezos becomes the second man worth over $100 billion as his wealth hits $106 billion due to a rise in Amazon's share price on this day in history.   

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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 on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Radha Viswanathan, Indian vocalist and classical dancer died in the year 2018.   

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 in the year 2018.   

Jan 05   Antonio Angelillo, Italian-Argentine footballer died on this day in history.