Days Until October 18, 2024

18 October

Here are some highlights of what can happen on the 18th of October:

• International Necktie Day: A day to celebrate the necktie and the role it has played in fashion over the years.
• The Second Monday of October: In Canada, the second Monday in October is celebrated as Thanksgiving Day. It is a day to give thanks and spend time with family and friends, enjoying a feast of turkey and all the trimmings.
• Anti-Slavery Day: This day is observed on the 18th of October in the United Kingdom to raise awareness about the modern-day slave trade and to encourage efforts to end slavery.
• Alaska Day: The 18th of October is a public holiday in Alaska to commemorate the day when the state officially became a part of the United States in 1867.
• Meteor Watch Day: This day is dedicated to observing the night sky and catching a glimpse of a shooting star.
• Mincemeat Pie Day: This day celebrates the popular British dessert, which dates back to the 15th century and is made of fruits, spices, and meat.

Other significant events that have occurred on the 18th of October throughout history:

• In 1867, the United States took possession of Alaska from Russia.
• In 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was founded.
• In 1967, the Soviet Union successfully launched Venera 4, the first spacecraft to enter the atmosphere of another planet (Venus).
• In 1989, the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge was severely damaged during an earthquake, leading to the collapse of a section of the bridge and the deaths of several people.
• In 2003, the supersonic aircraft Concorde made its final commercial passenger flight.

No matter what you choose to celebrate or observe on the 18th of October, it is sure to be a day filled with significance and history.