Domus Aureus
Nero constructs a Palace for himself, the Domus Aureus
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July 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 164 World History Database records for July 18, spanning 64 to 2024. Recorded topics include Domus Aureus; Great Fire of Rome; Capture of Jerusalem.
Total: 164Events: 148Births: 3Deaths: 2Battles: 10Coronations: 1Countries: 33
Events on July 18
Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome begins on July 18, 64, and devastates much of the city.
Capture of Jerusalem
Jerusalem remains in Christian hands for 88 yeas
Capture of Jerusalem
The Crusaders slaughter 40,000 & the 1st Crusade comes to an end. Jerusalem falls to the Normans after 1 month
Siege of Jerusalem
Jerusalem falls, Godfrey becomes its guardian & then self-appointed King
Siege of Jerusalem
The Crusaders have slaughtered 40,000 & the 1st Crusade comes to an end. Assists in the seige, Jerusalem falls to the Normans after 1 month
Succession
Succeeds as King of Jerusalem
Succession
Succeeds as King of Jerusalem, 1100-1118
Interregnum
The Treaty of Birgham planned Margaret's marriage while formally preserving Scotland's separate government.
Treaty of Brigham-on-Tweed
Scotland crown the legitimate successor if Edward or Margaret fail to produce an heir. Edward obtains a personal right to the Scottish inheritance which he can pass on. Conditionally agrees to Scottish independence. Agrees with the Guardians of Scotland for Margaret of Norway to marry Prince Edward
Treaty of Brigham-on-Tweed
Edward I agrees with the Scottish Guardians that Margaret will marry Prince Edward
Treaty of Troyes
Crowned King of France, kills off the Treaty of Troyes
Alliance Henry VII and English diplomatic interests
Henry joins a wider European alliance intended to restrain French power and protect English diplomatic interests.
Holy League
Membership of the Holy League aligns England with Ferdinand, Maximilian and Pope Alexander VI against Charles VIII.
Bishop of Rome Act
Parliament extinguishes remaining claims of papal authority within England.
Dissolution of Parliament
Henry VIIIs 6th Parliament closes
Ecclesiastical Licences Act
The Ecclesiastical Licences Act replaces papal dispensations with licences granted under royal authority.
Second Succession Act
Henry VIII is authorised to determine the succession further by letters patent or by will.
Second Succession Act
The Act confirms Mary remains excluded from the succession alongside Elizabeth.
Second Succession Act
The Act declares Elizabeth illegitimate and removes her from the line of succession.
Second Succession Act
The Second Succession Act receives royal assent after the fall and execution of Anne Boleyn.
Second Succession Act
The Second Succession Act removes both Mary and Elizabeth from the succession after Anne Boleyn's fall.
Second Succession Act
The succession is vested in any legitimate children Henry VIII may have by Jane Seymour or a later wife.
Invasion of England
A French fleet threatens England and lands forces on the Isle of Wight during the campaign.
Invasion of England
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
Succession
Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen
Succession
Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen
Capture of Mantua
The Spanish capture Mantua
Siege of Vienna
Leaves Wilanow & heads for Vienna to attack the Turkish occupiers
Lines of Brabant
Breaks part of the French defensive lines at Elixheim.
Lines of Brabant Penetrated
Marlborough breaks through the French Lines of Brabant, improving Allied access into Flanders.
Landing at Guantanamo Bay
Wentworth landed British and colonial troops intending to advance against Santiago de Cuba.
Siege of Calvi
Stuart, supported by Nelson, storms and captures the main defensive position.
Siege of Calvi
Most of the enemy positions had been disabled, and that night Stuart, supported by Nelson, storms the main defensive position and captures it
Invasion of Portugal
Wellington reaches Coruna in Portugal
Declaration of War
America declares war against Britain for violating neutral waters
Neutrality
America declares war against Britain for violating neutral waters
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 5th President
Constitution of Uruguay
Participates in the constitutional settlement as Uruguay adopts its first constitution
SS Great Britain
Construction begins on Brunel's iron-hulled transatlantic steamship SS Great Britain.
Attack on Lissa
Persano begins operations against Lissa without achieving a decisive result before the Austrian fleet arrives.
Discovery of Polonium
Announces polonium with Pierre Curie.
Discovery of Polonium
Works with Marie Curie in announcing the discovery of polonium.
Siege of Mafeking
Mafeking is besieged until British relief arrives in May 1900.
Request for Armistice
Seeks peace as enemies advance on several fronts.
Commission
The Cromer Commission is announced to investigate the Dardanelles Campaign
Commission
The formation of a Commission is announced to investigate the Dardanelles Campaign
Cromer Commission Announced
The Cromer Commission is announced to investigate the Dardanelles Campaign
Cromer Dardanelles Commission
Announces the Cromer Commission to investigate the Dardanelles campaign.
Ireland Settlement Position Restated
Restates the Government position after efforts to reach an Irish political settlement break down.
Appointment as Supreme Commander
Kornilov becomes supreme commander and presses for stronger measures to restore discipline in the armed forces.
Minister of Munitions
Appointed Minister of Munitions but is not appointed as a member of the War Cabinet
Minister of Reconstruction
Appointed Minister of Reconstruction
Marne Offensive
On 18th July an Allied counter-attack, comprising French, British, American and Italian troops, pushed the German forces back
Offensive
1st day of the Allied "100 Days" offensives which lead to the Armistice
First BCG Vaccination
Administers the first human BCG vaccination with clinical collaborators.
Tuberculosis Vaccine
Introduces a live attenuated vaccine for preventing tuberculosis.
Republic Protection Law Passed
Sees the Reichstag pass the Republic Protection Law with the two-thirds majority required for its exceptional constitutional provisions.
Mein Kampf
Publication of "Mein Kampf", Volume I
Mein Kampf", Volume I
Publication of "Mein Kampf", Volume I
Capture of Nanchang
Formulates a plan to capture of Nanchang which is accepted by the Politburo
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
NSDAP
A finance bill is defeated in the Reichstag with the support of the SPD, KPD, the NSDAP and DNVP, Bruning submits to the Reichstag the presidents decree that it will be dissolved
Reichstag
A finance bill is defeated in the Reichstag with the support of the SPD, KPD, the NSDAP and DNVP, Bruning submits to the Reichstag the presidents decree that it will be dissolved
Weimar Republic
A finance bill is defeated in the Reichstag with the support of the SPD, KPD, the NSDAP and DNVP, Bruning submits to the Reichstag the presidents decree that it will be dissolved
League of Nations
Turkey joins the League of Nations
Queensway Tunnel
Opens the Queensway road tunnel under the Mersey.
Exile of Eduard Benes
Arrives in London to form a Government in exile
Citadel
The Soviet High Command, Stavka, try to break Rendulics defenses with 400 tanks. The Russians are driven back, 300 Russian tanks destroyed
STAVKA
The Soviet High Command, Stavka, try to break Rendulics defenses with 400 tanks
Transfer to Russia
Reverberi departs Italy with the Tridentina Alpine Division for service with the Italian army on the Eastern Front.
Bombing of Caen
Caen is bombed to obliterate enemy defences but only the southern suburbs are taken
Goodwood Armoured Offensive Begins
Launches a major armoured offensive east of Caen to gain ground and hold German armour in the British sector.
Operation Atlantic
Foulkes led his division across the Orne through Caen and toward the high ground south of the city.
Operation Atlantic
Keller's division advanced through eastern Caen during the Canadian portion of Goodwood.
Operation Atlantic
Kitching prepared armoured forces to exploit beyond Caen as Canadian troops moved toward Verrieres Ridge.
Operation Atlantic
Simonds directed the Canadian attack through southern Caen toward Verrieres Ridge.
Operation Cobra
To gain good terrain for Operation Cobra, Bradley and Collins conceived a plan to push forward to the Saint-L“-Periers road, along which VII and VIII Corps were securing jumping-off positions. The American 29th and 35th Infantry Divisions managed to gain the vital heights of Saint-Lo, driving back General der Fallschirmtruppen Eugen Meindls II Parachute Corps
Operation Goodwood
Adair's division advanced through the narrow armoured corridor east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Dempsey directed Goodwood as the principal Second Army offensive east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Dietrich coordinated German armoured resistance against the British attack east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Eberbach organized reserves and counterattacks against the Goodwood penetration south-east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Hobart's specialized armoured vehicles supported the crossing and attack east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Launched in order to clear Caen but the British lose 5,537 casualties & 400 tanks. Caen is bombed to obliterate enemy defences but only the southern suburbs are taken. 7 out of 8 Panzers in Normandy are engaged in battle
Operation Goodwood
Montgomery intended Goodwood to hold German armour around Caen and gain ground south-east of the city.
Operation Goodwood
The British VIII and I Corps, to the east of Caen, launch Operation Goodwood. The British lose 450 tanks, the Sherman displays serious weaknesses. Launches 3 Divisions east of Caen to gain the Bourguebus Ridge on the road to Falaise.
Operation Goodwood
The offensive began with the largest air bombardment in support of ground forces yet, with more than a thousand aircraft dropping 6,000 short tons (5,400 t) of high explosive and fragmentation bombs from low altitude.
Operation Goodwood
O'Connor commanded the massed armoured assault east of Caen toward Bourguebus Ridge.
Operation Goodwood
Roberts led the 11th Armoured Division toward Cagny and Bourguebus Ridge south-east of Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Von Luck helped organize the defence near Cagny against British armour advancing from Caen.
Operation Goodwood
Wunsche's panzer regiment reinforced German positions south of Caen during Goodwood.
Siege of Caen
The southern suburbs of Caen are captured. Caen is bombed in to obliterate enemy defences but only the southern suburbs are taken
Geneva Four-Power Summit
Opens the Geneva summit with Britain, France and the Soviet Union, focusing on security and East-West tensions.
Reballion of Rebels in Budapest
Rakosi is encouraged to resign by Russia but this appeasement provokes Hungarians
Ruby Polygraph Examination Review
Warren's commission reviewed the FBI-administered polygraph examination given to Jack Ruby after Ruby repeatedly requested such a test.
Suez Canal
It is announced that British forces will withdraw from Suez by the mid 70s
Chairman
Appointed President of the Revolutionary Command Council
Constitution of Iraq
The Revolutionary Command Council provides supreme executive & legislative authority
Government
Given responsibility for national security
Hijack
Hijacking of an El Al Airliner by the PLO
RCC
The Revolutionary Command Council provides supreme executive & legislative authority
Revolutionary Command Council
Appointed President of the Revolutionary Command Council
Eagle Systems Checkout
Checks lunar module Eagle systems with Armstrong before arrival in lunar orbit.
Scandal
Mary Jo Kopechne drowns but Kennedy does not report his companions death for 10 hrs. Drives off Dike Bridge into Pucha Pond, Chappaquidick. Chappaquiddick incident resulted in the death of automobile passenger Mary Jo Kopechne; Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and the incident significantly damaged his chances of ever becoming President of the United States
Scandal
Mary Jo Kopechne drowns but Kennedy does not report his companions death for 10 hrs. Chappaquiddick incident resulted in the death of automobile passenger Mary Jo Kopechne; Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and the incident significantly damaged his chances of ever becoming President of the United States
The Soft Parade
Releases The Soft Parade.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd play to 20,000 people at a free concert in London's Hyde Park
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd play to 20,000 people at a free concert in London's Hyde Park
Expulsion of Soviet Advisers
Orders most Soviet military advisers to leave Egypt.
Orders most Soviet military advisers to leave Egypt
Orders most Soviet military advisers to leave Egypt after disputes over weapons and strategy.
Soviet Advisers
Removes most Soviet advisers while retaining diplomatic relations with Moscow.
Phase I White House Inquiry
Participates in continuing Phase I testimony as the committee investigates White House involvement, campaign activities and the implications of the newly disclosed presidential recording system.
White House Tapes
Nixon reportedly orders the White House taping system disconnected.
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
Operation IA Feature
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
UNITA
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
SLV-3 Success
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam leads the SLV-3 team when the launcher successfully places the Rohini satellite into orbit.
Military Aid
The US Congress votes to stop Reagan from supplying arms to the Contras
Assassination of Andre Cools
Socialist Party leader Andre Cools is murdered, Cools had worked for more regional autonomy for Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of Belgium, and the Dutch-speaking Flanders
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Party Leader of the Labour Party
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Loses the election for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party
Election
Wins the election for the leadership of the Labour Party
RPF Ceasefire
Declares a unilateral ceasefire after defeating government forces.
Rwandan Civil War Ends
The civil war and organized genocide effectively end.
Marriage
Mandela marries Graca Machel on his 80th birthday
Marriage
Mandela marries Graca Machel on his 80th birthday
Expanded Public-Service Plans
Brown sets substantial three-year increases for health and education budgets.
Nuclear Power
Jiang Zemin and Putin denounce the US proposed missile defense program as a violation of the 1972 ABM Treaty, they also vow to strengthen a strategic partnership between their countries
Spending Review
Brown announces major multi-year increases for health, education and other public services.
Chairman Takes Office
Zlatko Lagumdzija becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Scandal
Dr Kellys body is found at Harrowdown Hill
Gas Referendum
Mesa holds a national referendum on the future management of natural gas.
India-US Civil Nuclear Initiative
Manmohan Singh and President George W. Bush announce a framework for civilian nuclear cooperation between India and the United States.
Trial
Saddam is charged by the Special Tribunal with the first of an expected series of charges, relating to the mass killings of the inhabitants of the village of Dujail in 1982 after a failed assassination attempt against him
Economy of Cuba
Communist officials decree that private farmers and cooperatives can use up to 100 acres (40 hectares) of idle Government land, as President Raul Castro works to revive the floundering agricultural sector
The Dark Knight
Stars as Batman in The Dark Knight, one of the year's major films
The Dark Knight
Directs The Dark Knight, which becomes a major critical and commercial success
Kerberos
A further Hubble observation again confirms the fourth Pluto moon and strengthens its orbital solution.
RadioAstron Mission
The achievement marks radioastron mission as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Spektr-R Launch
Sees the launch of the space radio observatory developed from his RadioAstron concept.
Mercury Color Map
An enhanced-color global map from MESSENGER highlights compositional differences across Mercury's surface.
Joint Plan of Action Extension
Iran and the negotiating powers extend the Joint Plan of Action while talks continue on a comprehensive nuclear agreement.
Brexit
The Department for Exiting the European Union begins work.
Border Security Command Announcement
Starmer announces expanded European cooperation against organised migrant-smuggling networks.
European Security Cooperation
Hosts European leaders as Britain seeks closer post Brexit cooperation.
UK-EU Reset Commitment
Starmer tells European leaders that Britain will reset relations with the European Union.
Births on July 18
Birth of Philip Snowden
Birth of Philip Snowden
Birth of Vidkun Quisling
Birth of Vidkun Quisling
Birth of Julian Keith Levene
Birth of Julian Keith Levene in Wood Green, London
Deaths on July 18
Death of Godfrey of Bouillion
Death of Godfrey of Bouillion
Death of Jack Hawkins
Death of Jack Hawkins
Battles on July 18
Battle of Alarcos
A Battle between an alliance of Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur and some Castilian cavalry led by Pedro Fernendez de Castro versus King Alfonso VIII King of Castille
Battle of Alarcos
Determined to bar the enemy access to the rich Tagus valley, and in his haste he did not wait for the reinforcements the King's Alfonso IX of Leon and Sancho of Navarra.
Battle of Alarcos
For the next two years, al-Mansurs forces devastated Extremadura, the Tagus valley, La Mancha and even the area around Toledo.
Battle of Alarcos
Suffers a heavy defeat. Fortunately for the Christians Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur moves back to Sevilla to make good his own considerable losses; there he takes the title of al-Mansur Billah (Made victorious by God).
Battle of the Solent
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
Battle of Elixheim
Marlborough breaks through the Lines of Brabant at Elixheim near Landen.
Battle of Elixheim
Villeroy's lines are broken by Marlborough at Elixheim during the Flanders campaign.
Battle of Kalimanci
Commands Serbian forces during heavy fighting near Kalimanci.
Battle of Kalimanci
Organizes Bulgarian resistance against the Serbian advance.
Battle of Marne, 2nd
The Allies counter-attack capturing 12,000 PoWs, 250 guns & 14 German divisions. German forces south of the River Marne are forced to rereat
Coronations on July 18
Coronation
Crowned King of France, kills off the Treaty of Troyes