Succession
Is confirmed as princeps after Augustus dies.
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September 18 in History
This permanent archive page contains 174 World History Database records for September 18, spanning 14 to 2025. Recorded topics include Succession; Birth of Trajan; Assassination of Domitian Titus Flavius.
Total: 174Events: 148Births: 3Deaths: 6Battles: 16Coronations: 1Countries: 23
Events on September 18
Assassination of Domitian Titus Flavius
Assassinated by his wife Domitia & 2 praetorian prefects after 3 yrs of terror
Succession
Is proclaimed emperor by the Senate after Domitian is killed.
Succession
The Senate proclaims Nerva emperor after Domitian is killed.
Ceasar
Appointed Ceasar, nephew of Constantine the Great
River Ouse Advance
Harald sails up the River Ouse and establishes his fleet base at Riccall before advancing toward York.
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Peace
John & Philip make a truce by the peace of Chinon
Peace
John & Philip make a truce by the peace of Chinon
Arrest of John II
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England
League of Public Weald
Anti-Royalist alliance of Brittany, Bourbon, Armagnac & Burgundy. Allies with the League of the Public Weald
Holy Roman Empire
Francis I promises help against the Protestant Estates of the Empire & gives up Naples
Peace
Francis I promises help against the Protestant Estates of the Empire & gives up Naples. Charles V returns Burgundy
Rule of Burgundy
Under the Treaty of Crespy Charles V renounces his claim to Burgundy
Rule of Milan
Keeps Under the terms of the Peace of Crespy Charles V keeps Milan
Rule of Naples
Under the Peace of Crespy Francis I gives up Naples
Treaty of Crepy
Charles V makes separate peace with France, leaving Henry VIII isolated in the war.
Treaty of Crepy-en-Valois
Ends The Treaty of Crespy ends the Schmalkaldic wars. Charles V renounces his claim to Burgundy but keeps Milan
Siege of Reading
Devereux defeats a Royalist force at Newburn & is able to move on to Reading
Defeat at Leuze
Waldeck's withdrawing Allied cavalry is caught and defeated by Luxembourg near Leuze.
Landing at Greenwich
Arrives at Greenwich on entering Britain as king.
Landing-Greenwich
Lands in Greenwich accompanied by his son Prince George Augustus, the future George II
Meeting with George I
Meets George I at Greenwich shortly after the new king arrives in Britain and receives a warm personal greeting.
Succession
King James VIII is proclaimed as king of Scotland, and Charles as his Regent
Dismissal
Abercromby is recalled from Canada
Siege of Quebec
Quebec surrenders to the British, French resistance in Canada is broken
Capitol Hill
Lays the foundation stone of the seat of US Government
First Government Junta
Presides over the first national governing junta established in Santiago.
Conservative Republic
Begins the conservative political order that dominates Chile for three decades.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile and begins the conservative presidential era.
Athens Declared Capital
The royal government designates Athens as the capital of Greece.
Presidential Re-election
Begins a second presidential term after re-election under the constitutional order established in 1833.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile and begins a decade of national consolidation.
Editor
1st Editor of the New York Times
President of Chile
Takes office after a disputed election and confronts the Revolution of 1851.
Press
Appointed Editor of the New York Times
Mobilization
The Allied force lands at Old Fort on an open beach 30 miles North of Sevastopol.
President of Chile
Is formally inaugurated as President of Chile for the 1861-1871 term.
Second Presidential Term
Begins his second presidential term during the transition toward more liberal constitutional politics.
Peace
Favre requests an honourable peace from Bismarck who demands Alsace, Metz & Strasburg
Siege of Paris
Favre requests an honourable peace from Bismarck who demands Alsace, Metz & Strasburg
Siege of Paris
Requests honourable peace from Bismarck who demands Alsace, Metz, Strasburg & a port
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile and continues the liberal political period.
Panic of 1873
Jay Cooke and Company suspends payments, accelerating a nationwide financial panic.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile before the outbreak of the War of the Pacific.
New Chilean Administration
Begins his presidency during the continuing War of the Pacific.
Presidency of Domingo Santa Maria
Takes office as President of Chile.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile during the War of the Pacific settlement period.
Coup
A coup in Eastern Rumelia leads directly to a war between Serbia and Bulgaria
Declaration of War
A coup in Eastern Rumelia leads directly to a war between Serbia and Bulgaria
Eastern Rumelia Crisis
Faces a Balkan crisis after Eastern Rumelia unites with Bulgaria, overturning part of the territorial arrangement created at Berlin.
Union of Eastern Rumelia
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
Union of Eastern Rumelia
Regards the union of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia as a threat to Serbia.
President of Chile
Is inaugurated for the constitutional presidential term ending in 1891.
Purchase of Alaska
Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2m
Rule of Alaska
Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2m
Performance
Lohengrin is performed at the Paris Opera House for a 2nd time, followed by arrests
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile during the parliamentary republic.
Fashoda Incident
A flotilla of British gunboats arrives at the isolated Fashoda fort, led by Lord Kitchener
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile and governs during the parliamentary republic.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile before dying during an overseas medical journey.
First Army
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
First Army
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
First Army
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
First Army
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Fourth Army
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
Fourth Army
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
Fourth Army
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
Fourth Army
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Hindenburg Line
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
Hindenburg Line
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
Hindenburg Line
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
Hindenburg Line
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Third Army
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
Third Army
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
Third Army
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
Third Army
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Promulgation of Constitution
Promulgates the Constitution of 1925 and ends the parliamentary constitutional system.
Separation of Church and State
Promulgates the new constitutional order separating church and state.
Invasion of China
Japan launches the Manchurian invasion after the Mukden Incident, confronting Chiang’s government with a major external crisis.
Invasion of Mukden
Japan invades Mukden
Mukden Incident
The Nationalist government appeals to the League of Nations after Japan occupies Manchuria.
Mukden Incident
His government faces crisis after the Kwantung Army moves in Manchuria.
Siege of Mukden
Japanese forces occupy Mukden after the September 18 incident and expand control across Manchuria.
League of Nations
Russia takes its seat on the Council of the League of Nations
League of Nations
The USSR is admitted into the League of Nations
USSR Admission
Represents the USSR as it enters the League.
USSR Admission
The USSR joins the League and gains a Council seat.
Long March
Defeats nationalist troops in Kansu Province
Anglo-French Sudeten Proposals
Works with the French government on proposals pressing Czechoslovakia to cede predominantly German-speaking territory.
Britain & France urge Czech to transfer Sudeten areas to Germany
Britain & France urge Czech to transfer Sudeten areas to Germany. Britain & France persuade Czech to hand over areas greater than 50% German
Britain & France wish to persuade Czech to cede areas greater than
Britain & France wish to persuade Czech to cede areas greater than 50% to Germany
Britain and France persuade the Czechs to hand over areas greater than
Britain and France persuade the Czechs to hand over areas greater than 50% German
Rule of Sudetenland, The
Britain & France urge Czech to transfer Sudeten areas to Germany
Treaty of Munich
Bonnet supported Anglo-French proposals intended to avert war through territorial concessions by Czechoslovakia.
Treaty of Munich
Daladier joined British ministers in developing proposals to transfer German-majority areas of Czechoslovakia.
Capture of Vilnyus
The Russians capture Vilnyus
Invasion of Poland
The Poznan Army collapses
Invasion of Poland
The remains of the Polish Government & military High Command flee to Hungary
Sinking of HMS Courageous
The Corageous is sunk with the loss of over 500 lives
Sinking of HMS Courageous - Carrier Patrol Loss
U-29 torpedoed HMS Courageous southwest of Ireland on 17 September 1939; the aircraft carrier sank in about seventeen minutes.
Dismissal
Replaced by Marshal Timoshenko just before the capture of Kiev
Belgian Congo Uranium Purchase
Groves purchases about 1,250 tons of high-grade Belgian Congo uranium ore stored on Staten Island.
Republican Fascist Broadcast
Broadcasts a speech announcing his return to political leadership and the restoration of Fascist rule.
Hyde Park Aide-Memoire
Churchill and Roosevelt sign the Hyde Park aide-memoire pledging continued Anglo-American cooperation on atomic technology.
Invasion of Germany
The Western Allies reach the German border, which is protected by the extensive Siegfried Line
Siegfried Line
The Western Allies reach the German border, which is protected by the extensive Siegfried Line
Sterling Devaluation
Cripps announces devaluation of sterling from 4.03 to 2.80 United States dollars.
Checkers Speech
The New York Post claims Nixon is supported by an illegal slush fund
Press
The New York Post claims Nixon is supported by a secret & illegal slush fund
United Nations General Assembly Address
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly during his visit to the United States.
Arrest of John Collins
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
Arrest of John Osborne
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in Londond
Arrest of Venessa Redgrave
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
Demonstrations
Arrested with 800 others during a CND march in London
Ndola Ceasefire Mission
Dies in an aircraft crash while travelling to negotiate a ceasefire in the Katanga conflict.
Marriage to Anne-Marie
King Constantine II marries Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in Athens.
Paranoid
Creates the guitar riffs for Paranoid, Iron Man and War Pigs during the band's breakthrough year.
Paranoid
Sings on Paranoid, the album that gives Black Sabbath its early commercial breakthrough.
Paranoid
Drums on Paranoid, anchoring one of heavy metal's foundational albums.
European Security Conference Proposal
Presses Willy Brandt for progress toward a Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Secret GOP Fund Links
Bernstein and Woodward report that two senior Nixon campaign officials withdrew substantial sums from a secret fund used for intelligence-gathering activities against Democrats.
Secret GOP Fund Withdrawals
Woodward and Bernstein report that Jeb Magruder and Herbert Porter each withdrew more than $50,000 from a secret fund used for political intelligence activities.
Election
The general election date is announced for October 10
Execution
5 Basque separatists are sentenced to death for killing policemen
Earth-Moon Single-Frame Image
Voyager 1 records the first spacecraft image showing Earth and the Moon together in a single frame.
Cueca Declared National Dance
Issues a decree recognizing the cueca as Chile's national dance.
Abacab
Plays on Abacab as Genesis adopts a cleaner and more modern early-1980s sound.
Coup
Leads a military coup & seizes power
Head of State Takes Power
Saw Maung seizes power as chairman of the military council
Martial Law
Lifts martial law in Rangoon & releases 1700 political prisoners
Premiership Ends
Tun Tin's premiership ends with the military coup
Oh Mercy
Releases Oh Mercy, produced by Daniel Lanois.
Constitution of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. A majority of 50.3% in Wales vote in favour of a Welsh assembly
Independence of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Independence of Wales
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Referendum
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. "Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Declaration of War
Rumsfeld says preparations are being made against countries with terrorists
Election
Merkels CDU/CSU and Schr”ders SPD went head-to-head in the national elections, with the CDU/CSU winning 35.3% (CDU 27.8%/CSU 7.5%) of the second votes to the SPDs 34.2%
Scottish Independence Referendum
Holds the Scottish independence referendum, which produces a No vote.
Shadow Immigration Appointment
Starmer joins Labour's front bench as Shadow Minister for Immigration.
Political Reform
II participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Akatsuki Mission End
JAXA ends Akatsuki operations after more than eight years of Venus orbital observations and major advances in planetary meteorology.
Benfica Return
Returns to Benfica as head coach nearly twenty-five years after his first managerial spell there.
Births on September 18
Birth of Trajan
Trajan is born at Italica in Hispania Baetica on September 18, 53.
Birth of Godfrey of Bouillion
Birth of Godfrey of Bouillion, the second son of Eustace II, Count of Boulogne-sur-Mer, and Ida, daughter of the Lotharingian duke Godfrey the Bearded by his first wife, Doda
Birth of Lance Armstrong
Born as Lance Edward Gunderson to Linda Walling and Eddie Charles Gunderson, named after Lance Rentzel, a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Deaths on September 18
Death of Domitian Titus Flavius
Death of Domitian Titus Flavius, assassinated
Death of Louis VII
Death of Louis VII, age 59
Death of William Hazlitt
William Hazlitt dies in London after a career as an essayist and critic.
Death of Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin
Death of Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin, in hospital after being shot 4 days previously
Death of Jimi Hendrix
Dies in London after taking sleeping pills and asphyxiating
Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Battles on September 18
Battle of Chrysopolis
Constantine defeats Licinius at Chrysopolis, ending the final major military challenge to his sole rule.
Battle of Poitiers
Present at the Battle of Poitiers, commands the left wing
Battle of Poitiers
Chargny, bearer of the sacred "Oriflamme" of France is killled in battle
Battle of Poitiers
Wounded at Poitiers where Scottish troops supported the French as part of the Auld Alliance
Battle of Poitiers
After Edward's victory John II agrees to return possessions to England.
Battle of Poitiers
After the Battle of Poitiers Edward holds the King's of England & Scotland & the Duke of Brittany under captivity.
Battle of Poitiers
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers & takes him back to England.
Battle of Poitiers
Edward the Black Prince defeats the French & captures King John II at the Battle of Poitiers.
Battle of Poitiers
John II is taken to England & joins King David of Scotland in captivity.
Battle of Poitiers
The Black Prince defeats the French. The Black Prince captures John who is taken to England & joins David of Scotland. John II agrees to return all former English possessions to England
Battle of Newbury
Devereux defeats a Royalist force at Newburn & is able to move on to Reading. Defeats a Royalist force & is able to move on to Reading
Battle of Leuze
Luxembourg launches a rapid cavalry attack that defeats a much larger Allied force near Leuze.
Battle of Epehy
Following the success at Havrincourt, three corps of the British 4th Army, one corps of the British 3rd Army and units of the French First Army.
Battle of Epehy
The Battle of Epehy (18th September 1918) was launched against a 20 mile section of outpost positions for the Hindenburg Line.
Battle of Epehy
The left and right wings of the advance progressed with difficulty, but the two Australian divisions in the centre of the advance were successful in achieving an advance of three miles.
Battle of Epehy
The success of this attack showed to the Allies that the German defence, even on the fortified Hindenburg Line positions, was not impossible to break through
Coronations on September 18
Coronation
Francis is crowned King of France