Historical Events In 2018

Aug 01   On this day in history swedish crown jewels stolen in heist from Strängnäs Cathedral, Stockholm   

Aug 01   The 2018 Kivu Ebola outbreak begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It becomes the second-deadliest outbreak of the Ebola virus on November 29, surpassed only by the 2013 West African Ebola virus epidemic on this day in history.   

Aug 02   Apple becomes the first American public listed company to reach $1 trillion in value in the year 2018.   

Aug 02   Apple Inc. becomes the world's first public company to achieve a market capitalization of $1 trillion in the year 2018.   

Aug 02   Fields Medal for mathematics awarded to Caucher Birkar (his stolen minutes later), Alessio Figalli, Peter Scholze and Akshay Venkatesh in the year 2018.   

Aug 02   Oldest library in Germany confirmed unearthed in Cologne dating to 2AD, possibly held 20,000 scolls in the year 2018.   

Aug 02   On this day in history pope Frances declares the death penalty unacceptable in all cases, reversing church teachings and adding to Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church   

Aug 02   Tokyo Medical University revealed to have been tampering with female entrance exams to ensure under 30% accepted, by Japanese newspaper "Yomiuri Shimbun" on this day in history.   

Aug 04   On this day in history president Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela survives an assassination attempt by drone, live on TV   

Aug 04   On this day in history super Rugby Final, AMI Stadium, Christchurch: Canterbury Crusaders successfully defend title with 37-18 home win against the Lions from Johannesburg; Crusaders' 9th SR title   

Aug 05   6.9 magnitude earthquake on island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000 in the year 2018.   

Aug 05   On this day in history australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declares "now we are a land of droughts" as 99% of New South Wales affected   

Aug 05   On this day in history british Open Women's Golf, Royal Lyham & St. Annes: England's Georgia Hall wins her first major title by 2 shots from Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand   

Aug 05   On this day in history english swimmer Adam Peaty breaks his own world record in 57.00 as he wins his 9th European 100m breaststroke title in Glasgow, Scotland   

Aug 05   On this day in history vintage Junkers Ju-52 plane crashes near Flims, Switzerland, killing all 20 on board   

Aug 06   In the year 2018 boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross   

Aug 06   Chicago police appeal for more help after 66 people shot in the city in one weekend in the year 2018.   

Aug 06   PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi announces she will be stepping down in the year 2018.   

Aug 06   On this day in history saudi Arabia's state airline suspends direct flights to Toronto and expels ambassador after Canada calls for release of detained activists for civil and women's rights   

Aug 06   South Sudan peace accord signed between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar in Sudan attempting to end 5 years of civil war on this day in history.   

Aug 07   In the year 2018 "Crazy Rich Asians" first Hollywood film with all-Asian cast, starring Constance Wu , Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh premieres in Los Angeles   

Aug 07   Australia's population hits 25 million according to Australian Bureau of Statistics on this day in history.   

Aug 07   In the year 2018 china bans release of Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin", after character used to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping   

Aug 07   On this day in history cW network announces Ruby Rose cast as lesbian superhero Batwoman   

Aug 07   Mendocino Fire becomes the largest recorded fire in California's history at 290,600 acres, overtaking 2017 Thomas Fire in the year 2018.   

Aug 07   In the year 2018 swedish furniture brand Ikea opens its first store in India in Hyderabad   

Aug 07   The United States reimposes sanctions on Iran on this day in history.   

Aug 08   In the year 2018 academy of Motion Pictures reveals new "Popular Film" category for the Oscars   

Aug 08   Australia's most populous state New South Wales declared 100% in drought on this day in history.   

Aug 08   EPL club Chelsea sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Spain's Athletic Bilbao for £72 million; world-record fee for a goalkeeper on this day in history.   

Aug 08   In the year 2018 malaysia charges former prime minister Najib Razak with three counts of money laundering   

Aug 08   On this day in history uS State Department imposes new sanctions on Russia for nerve attack in Britain   

Aug 09   Argentina's Senate rejects bill to legalize abortion in first 14 weeks in the year 2018.   

Aug 09   EPL club Tottenham Hotspur fails to bring in one player during the transfer window; first time since FIFA made system compulsory in 2002-03 on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   On this day in history death of manuel Olivencia, Spanish lawyer, economist, and diplomat   

Jan 02   Rick Hall, American record producer, songwriter, and music publisher died in the year 2018.   

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   Colin Brumby, Australian composer died in the year 2018.   

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

Jan 04   In the year 2018 death of ray Thomas, English musician   

Jan 05   Antonio Angelillo, Italian-Argentine footballer died in the year 2018.