Historical Events In 2018

Jan 01   California becomes largest US state to legalise cannabis for recreational use on this day in history.   

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

Jan 01   Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says recent unrest "is nothing" after 30 people killed in 5 days of anti government demonstrations on this day in history.   

Jan 01   On this day in history japanese actress and former porn star Sora Aoi announces her engagement   

Jan 01   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 on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road   

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

Jan 02   WHO reveals it will classify gaming addiction as mental health condition in its next Classification of Diseases on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history landslide and flooding caused by heavy rains in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, kills at least 37   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 04   'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Liverpool and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is named African Football Player of the Year on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 2018 truck hits a train near Kroonstad city, South Africa killing 19 passengers   

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   In the year 2018 north Korea accepts South Korean invitation for high-level talks   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (Monday Night Football 2009-17) in the year 2018.   

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

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

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

Jan 07   In the year 2018 sydney, Australia has its hottest day for 80 years as Penrith reaches 47.3 degrees   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 09   In the year 2018 former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the Fury" book   

Jan 09   In the year 2018 mudslides sweep away 100 houses in Montecito, California, killing at least 20, on land stripped bare by recent fires   

Jan 09   President Trump cancels program allowing 200,000 San Salvadoreans temporary status to live in the US on this day in history.   

Jan 09   On this day in history the first same-sex marriages take place in Australia after legislation passed a month ago   

Jan 10   In the year 2018 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   

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Jan 01   In the year 2018 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 03   Colin Brumby, Australian composer died on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Aharon Appelfeld, Ukrainian-Israeli writer died in the year 2018.   

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