Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Implementation
Begins implementation of major tax cuts passed in late 2017.
Historical events in 2018
410 historical records
January 20184 historical events
Acting Governor Appointed
Lyndell Simpson serves briefly as acting Governor
Manchester United Transfer
Sánchez left Arsenal to join Manchester United in a transfer arrangement involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan, beginning a new chapter at another Premier League club.
Transfer
Joins Liverpool from Southampton and strengthens the defence.
February 20186 historical events
Governor Appointed
Andrew Pearce becomes Governor of Montserrat
Powell Becomes Federal Reserve Chair
Jerome Powell begins service as chair of the Federal Reserve Board, succeeding Janet Yellen and taking responsibility for monetary policy and financial supervision late in a long economic expansion.
Kuiper Belt Image Record Announced
NASA announces New Horizons images of 2012 HZ84 and 2012 HE85 as record-setting distant spacecraft observations of Kuiper Belt objects.
United Nations Security Council Address
Abbas addressed the United Nations Security Council in person and presented the Palestinian case for multilateral involvement in the peace process. His speech called for an international framework rather than exclusive United States mediation.
Murder of Jan Kuciak
Is murdered with Martina Kusnirova.
Permanent Customs Union Policy
Starmer announces Labour support for a new permanent customs union with the European Union.
March 201811 historical events
Brexit
Delivers the Mansion House speech on the future UK-EU relationship.
Deep Jupiter Jet Streams
Juno gravity measurements show Jupiter's east-west jet streams extend about 3,000 kilometres below the cloud tops.
Jupiter Gravity Asymmetry
Juno gravity data reveal north-south asymmetries linked to deep atmospheric flows inside Jupiter.
President of Chile
Returns to office as President of Chile for his second non-consecutive term.
Resignation of Robert Fico
Resigns after protests over the Kuciak murder.
Transition Agreement
Agrees a draft transition period with the European Union.
Chief of Air Staff
Mujahid Anwar Khan becomes Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force.
Acting President Takes Office
Myint Swe becomes acting President after Htin Kyaw resigns
Presidency Ends
Htin Kyaw resigns as President
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after Fico's resignation.
President Takes Office
Win Myint becomes President after parliamentary election
April 20189 historical events
Icarus Farthest Star
Kelly leads the Hubble discovery of the gravitationally magnified star Icarus, then the most distant individual star ever observed.
Bicycle Kick Against Juventus
Scores an overhead kick during Real Madrid's quarter-final victory at Juventus.
President Sworn In
Sworn in as President after winning the 2018 election
SLPP Presidency Begins
Begins elected presidency after the 2018 transfer of power
Wenger Announces Arsenal Departure
Wenger announced that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing his long managerial association with the club toward a close.
Pérez Hat-Trick Against Southampton
Pérez scores three times in Newcastle's 3–1 Premier League victory over Southampton during Benítez's final season at the club.
First Dortmund Bundesliga Goal
Scores his first Bundesliga goal for Borussia Dortmund against Bayer Leverkusen, demonstrating the attacking potential of the young English winger.
Copa del Rey Final Goal
Scores in Barcelona's 5-0 Copa del Rey final victory over Sevilla.
PFA Players' Player of the Year
Wins the PFA Players' Player of the Year award after an exceptional first season with Liverpool.
May 201843 historical events
FWA Footballer of the Year
Becomes the first African winner of the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
Rangers Manager Appointment
Is appointed Rangers manager in his first senior managerial role.
Porto Championship Return
Ends the club's four-season wait for a national championship.
Portuguese League Victory
Guides FC Porto to the Portuguese league title.
Municipal Election
Tunisia held its first municipal elections after the revolution under the decentralization framework.
Neymar Scores in Coupe de France Final
Neymar scores Paris Saint-Germain's second goal in the Coupe de France final against Les Herbiers as Emery's side complete a domestic clean sweep.
JCPOA Withdrawal
Withdraws the United States from the Iran nuclear agreement.
Iran Nuclear Deal Withdrawal
Withdraws the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement.
United States Withdraws from JCPOA
Announces United States withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action concerning Iran's nuclear programme.
Premier League Golden Boot
Finishes the Premier League season with 32 goals and wins the Golden Boot while setting a new 38-match-season scoring record.
Premier League Player of the Season
Receives the Premier League Player of the Season award after a record-breaking debut campaign with Liverpool.
Eurpopa League Winner
Led Atletico to another European trophy, although he was suspended from the touchline for the final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored twice to establish Atletico's commanding lead.
Eurpopa League Winner
Kept a clean sheet as Atletico limited Marseille's chances.
Eurpopa League Winner
Provided a physical attacking presence that helped occupy Marseille's defenders.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Atletico and scored the third goal in the closing minutes.
Eurpopa League Winner
Assisted Griezmann's second goal and linked Atletico's midfield play.
Eurpopa League Winner
Helped Atletico dominate the middle of the pitch as the match progressed.
Eurpopa League Winner
Marshalled Atletico's experienced back line against Marseille's forwards.
FA Cup Winner
Eden Hazard won and converted the first-half penalty that proved decisive as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Thibaut Courtois kept Manchester United from scoring as Chelsea won the final by one goal as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Olivier Giroud led Chelsea's forward line against his former Arsenal rivals' city opponents as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
N Golo Kante covered ground in midfield and helped disrupt United's attempts to equalise as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Tiemoue Bakayoko added physical strength to Chelsea's central midfield throughout the final as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Antonio Rudiger produced a strong defensive performance against United's attack as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Gary Cahill captained Chelsea to the FA Cup with a disciplined defensive display as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Victor Moses offered width on the right while tracking United's attacking runners as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Cesar Azpilicueta helped organise Chelsea's back three and protect the first-half lead as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Cesc Fabregas used his passing range to help Chelsea retain possession under pressure as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Thirty-Sixth Amendment Referendum
Welcomes the referendum vote allowing legislation to regulate termination of pregnancy.
Salah Injury in Kyiv Final
Salah leaves the Champions League final with a shoulder injury following a challenge by Sergio Ramos, a major blow to Klopp's Liverpool.
Benzema Champions League Final Opening Goal
Intercepts Loris Karius's throw and scores Real Madrid's first goal.
Third Consecutive Champions League Title
Guides Real Madrid to a third successive Champions League triumph.
Karius Errors in Madrid Final
Karius makes costly goalkeeping errors as Liverpool lose the Champions League final to Real Madrid in Kyiv.
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after coming on as Real Madrid defeat Liverpool in the Champions League final.
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after entering as a substitute and later adds another goal.
Mané Opens Liverpool Madrid Final Scoring
Mané scores Liverpool's equaliser against Real Madrid in the Champions League final, although Klopp's team lose 3–1.
Third Consecutive Champions League as Captain
Captains Real Madrid to a third consecutive Champions League title with victory over Liverpool.
First International Appearance
Begins an international career as a central defender.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Tunisia.
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from allies.
Golden Boot La Liga
Leads the La Liga scoring standings with 34 goals for Barcelona. His contribution stands out for his finishing as Barcelona won La Liga.
Premier League Runners-Up
Guides Manchester United to second place in the Premier League, their highest finish since 2013.
June 201815 historical events
Caretaker Prime Minister
Former Chief Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk heads the caretaker government.
Pluto
Analysis of New Horizons imagery confirms dune fields near Sputnik Planitia, showing that Pluto's thin atmosphere can mobilize surface particles.
Pluto
Pluto's dunes are interpreted as deposits of sand-sized methane-ice grains shaped by winds near the margins of Sputnik Planitia.
North Korea Singapore Summit
Meets Kim Jong Un in Singapore to discuss denuclearisation.
Singapore Trade Remarks
Links trade and security in remarks during North Korea summit.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Spain
Scores three goals in a 3-3 draw with Spain, including a late free-kick equalizer.
China Trade War
Announces tariffs on Chinese goods, beginning a trade war.
Equalising Header Against Brazil
Steven Zuber heads the equaliser against Brazil as Switzerland earns a 1-1 draw in its first group match of the 2018 World Cup.
Family Separation Controversy
Faces backlash over family separations at the U.S.–Mexico border.
Late Winner Completes Serbia Comeback
Xherdan Shaqiri races through to score a late winner against Serbia, completing Switzerland’s turnaround at the 2018 World Cup.
Long-Range Equaliser Against Serbia
Granit Xhaka strikes from distance to bring Switzerland level against Serbia before the Swiss complete a 2-1 group-stage comeback.
Brexit
The European Union Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Oumuamua Hubble Tracking
Jewitt uses Hubble observations to refine the path of interstellar object Oumuamua and investigate its unexpected acceleration.
Withdrawal Bill Parliamentary Safeguards
Starmer supports amendments strengthening Parliament's role if negotiations fail.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Collects the UEFA Champions League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 15 goals for Real Madrid. The award recognises extending his scoring dominance during Madrid’s third successive title.
July 201845 historical events
Four Goals Against Brann
Haaland scored four first-half goals for Molde against Brann, producing a remarkable individual performance in a Norwegian league victory.
World Cup Comeback Goal Against Japan
Scores Belgium's first goal as the team begin a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down against Japan.
World Cup Equaliser Against Japan
Heads Belgium level at 2-2 before the team score a stoppage-time winner against Japan.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Japan
Finishes a stoppage-time counter-attack as Belgium come from two goals down to defeat Japan 3-2.
World Cup Quarter-Final Saves
Makes crucial saves as Belgium defeat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup semi-finals.
World Cup Goal Against Brazil
Scores Belgium's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil.
Brexit
Cabinet agrees the Chequers plan for Brexit.
Chequers Plan
Cabinet agrees the Chequers plan for the future UK-EU relationship.
Brexit
Resigns as Brexit Secretary over the Chequers approach.
Brexit
Appointed Brexit Secretary after David Davis resigns.
Brexit
Resigns as Foreign Secretary over the Brexit strategy.
Kavanaugh Nomination
Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal Against Belgium
Heads the only goal as France defeat Belgium in the World Cup semi-final.
NATO Brussels Summit
Presses allies on burden-sharing at NATO summit.
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
World Cup Third-Place Goal
Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat England 2-0 to secure their best World Cup finish.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Mario Mandžukić
Mario Mandžukić was involved in both ends of the scoring, deflecting a French free kick into his own goal before scoring for Croatia.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Ivan Perišić
Ivan Perišić equalised for Croatia with a powerful left-footed shot before conceding the handball penalty that restored France’s lead.
2018 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after captaining Croatia to its first World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Hugo Lloris leads France as captain in its 4-2 final victory over Croatia, securing a second world title for the national team.
World Cup Winner
Benjamin Pavard plays at right-back for France in the 2018 final after scoring a spectacular volley against Argentina earlier in the knockout rounds. He helps the side secure its second title.
World Cup Winner
Lucas Hernandez combines strong defending with energetic runs down France’s left side in the 2018 final. His persistence helps stretch Croatia as the match opens up.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Raphaël Varane
Raphaël Varane organised France’s central defence against Croatia’s attacking movement as the team secured its second title.
World Cup Winner
Raphaël Varane provides speed and anticipation at the heart of France’s defence in the 2018 final. His composed play helps the side withstand Croatian pressure and win 4-2.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Samuel Umtiti
Samuel Umtiti partnered Raphaël Varane in central defence as France withstood Croatia’s energetic pressing to win the final.
World Cup Winner
Samuel Umtiti partners Raphaël Varane in central defence as France defeats Croatia in 2018. His headed semi-final winner against Belgium had earned the team its place in Moscow.
World Cup Final Penalty
Scores from the penalty spot as France defeat Croatia 4-2 in the final.
World Cup Winner
Antoine Griezmann scores from the penalty spot against Croatia and contributes to France's rapid counterattacking threat in the 2018 final.
World Cup Winner
Kylian Mbappé scores France's fourth goal against Croatia and becomes one of the youngest players ever to score in a men's World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Olivier Giroud leads the line for France in the 2018 final despite not scoring during the tournament. His hold-up play and unselfish movement create opportunities for teammates.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris captained France to victory despite a late mistake that allowed Mario Mandžukić to score Croatia’s second goal.
France World Cup Title Manager
Becomes the third man to win the World Cup as both player and manager.
World Cup Winner
Didier Deschamps manages France to the 2018 championship, adding a coaching triumph to the title he won as team captain in 1998.
World Cup Winner
Blaise Matuidi provides defensive balance from a left-sided midfield position during France’s 2018 title run. His tactical work allows Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé greater attacking freedom.
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - N’Golo Kanté
N’Golo Kanté helped France contest possession in midfield during the 4–2 win against Croatia before being substituted.
World Cup Winner
N’Golo Kanté starts the 2018 final in France’s defensive midfield and works to intercept Croatian attacks. He is substituted in the second half as France maintains its lead.
2018 Final Goal
Scores France's third goal in the World Cup final against Croatia.
World Cup Winner
Paul Pogba finds the net from outside the penalty area as France extends its lead against Croatia in Moscow.
Six-Goal Russia 2018 Golden Boot
Scores six goals as England reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Helsinki Summit with Putin
Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
Twelve New Jupiter Moons
A team led by Sheppard announces twelve newly identified moons of Jupiter, including unusual Valetudo.
Major Ancient Merger Proposed for Andromeda
A merger-history study proposes that M31 experienced a dominant collision with a large galaxy about two billion years ago and links the event to its stellar halo and M32.
S2 Gravitational Redshift
As a leading GRAVITY scientist, helps measure gravitational redshift in S2 during its close passage around Sagittarius A*, testing general relativity near a supermassive black hole.
Harmonised Presidential Election
Mnangagwa contests the first national election after Mugabe's resignation.
NSWE Ownership
Sawiris and Wes Edens invest in Aston Villa and stabilise the club's finances.
August 20186 historical events
Parker Solar Probe Launch
Guides the Parker Solar Probe science programme as the spacecraft launches to make the closest direct measurements yet of the solar wind and the solar corona.
Presidential Re-Election
Keita wins the presidential runoff against Soumaila Cisse.
President of Paraguay
Takes office as president after winning the 2018 election.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Imran Khan becomes Prime Minister after the general election.
Presidential Inauguration
Mnangagwa is inaugurated after the Constitutional Court confirms the election result.
Salzburg Transfer Agreement
Red Bull Salzburg reached an agreement to sign Haaland from Molde, setting up his move to Austrian football at the beginning of 2019.
September 20186 historical events
President of Pakistan
Arif Alvi begins his presidential term.
Political Reform
al-Bakhit participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Brexit
EU leaders criticise the Chequers plan at the Salzburg summit.
FIFA Puskas Award
Wins the FIFA Puskas Award for his curling goal against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Tariff Escalation with China
Announces further tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trade Deal USMCA Announcement
Announces agreement on the USMCA trade deal replacing NAFTA.
October 20185 historical events
Never Look Away
Directs Never Look Away.
Kepler-1625b Exomoon Evidence
Teachey uses Hubble data with Kepler observations to report evidence for a possible large moon orbiting exoplanet Kepler-1625b.
Kavanaugh Confirmation
Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
BepiColombo Launch
BepiColombo launches on an Ariane 5 to begin a multi-year journey toward Mercury.
Backstop Dispute
Faces dispute over the Irish backstop in the Withdrawal Agreement.
November 201816 historical events
A Bed Every Night Launch
Burnham launches emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough across the city-region.
Paris Climate Exit Formalisation
Moves to formalise U.S. exit from the Paris climate accord.
Parker First Solar Perihelion
Leads the SWEAP investigation as Parker Solar Probe makes its first close solar pass and directly samples solar-wind electrons, protons and alpha particles nearer the Sun than previous missions.
Voyager 2 Heliopause Crossing
Leads interpretation of Voyager 2 observations as the spacecraft crosses the heliopause and measures the transition from solar-wind plasma to the interstellar environment.
Voyager 2 Interstellar Space
Voyager 2 becomes the second spacecraft to enter interstellar space.
Voyager 2 Heliopause Plasma Signature
Uses Voyager 2 plasma measurements to identify the sharp transition from the heliosphere into interstellar space.
Democrats Take House
Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in midterm elections.
Brexit
Cabinet backs the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Withdrawal Agreement Draft
Cabinet backs the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Brexit
Resigns as Brexit Secretary over the draft Withdrawal Agreement.
Brexit
Appointed Brexit Secretary after Dominic Raab resigns.
Presidency Member Takes Office
Sefik Dzaferovic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Milorad Dodik becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Brexit
EU leaders endorse the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.
EU Withdrawal Agreement
EU leaders endorse the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.
Death of George Herbert Walker Bush
Death of George H W Bush
December 201812 historical events
Ballon d'Or Victory
Wins the 2018 Ballon d'Or after a year featuring Champions League success with Real Madrid.
Large Hadron Collider Long Shutdown 2
Sees the Large Hadron Collider enter Long Shutdown 2 for major maintenance, consolidation and upgrades.
Large Hadron Collider Run 2 Completion
Marks the end of Large Hadron Collider Run 2 after four years of 13 TeV proton collisions and extensive heavy-ion running.
River Plate Libertadores Title Manager
Manages River Plate to Copa Libertadores victory over Boca Juniors in the second leg of the historic final in Madrid.
Brexit
Postpones the first meaningful vote on the Withdrawal Agreement.
Wightman Case
Wins ruling that Article 50 can be revoked unilaterally.
Brexit
Survives a Conservative confidence vote over her Brexit leadership.
Hodeidah Ceasefire Framework
The accord addresses Hodeidah, prisoners and Taiz.
Stockholm Agreement
His government signs the Stockholm Agreement with the Houthis.
Manchester United Departure
Leaves Manchester United after two and a half seasons in charge.
Government Shutdown Over Wall
Triggers a partial government shutdown over border wall funding.
General Election Held before Transfer of Power
Oversees the national election that begins the transition away from his eighteen-year presidency.
Brentford Algerian Winger Arrival
Benrahma joined Brentford from Nice and developed a highly effective attacking combination with Ollie Watkins and Bryan Mbeumo.
Porto Championship Wide Creativity
Uses close control on the wing to unlock defences for Porto in its 2017-18 Primeira Liga title-winning campaign.
Barcelona Captain Following Iniesta Departure
After Andrés Iniesta left the club, Messi became Barcelona's principal captain and led the squad into the new season with the number ten shirt.
First Argentina World Cup Goal Against Nigeria
Messi controlled a long pass before scoring against Nigeria, giving Argentina a crucial lead in the group match they ultimately won 2-1.
Hat-Trick Against Leganes in League Victory
Messi scored three times against Leganés in a 3-1 Barcelona win, illustrating his blend of set-piece accuracy and movement through crowded defensive areas.
Araujo AEK League Winning Attack
Sergio Araujo contributes goals and creative forward movement in AEK Athens's championship-winning campaign. His attacking partnership with teammates helps the club secure the league title.
Leeds United Managerial Appointment
Takes charge of Leeds United and introduces an intense pressing and possession-based approach that reshapes the team's playing identity.
Richarlison Signs From Watford
Richarlison joins Everton from Watford and begins a spell as an important attacking player for the club.
Al Ittihad Arrival
Romario Ricardo joined Al Ittihad from Al Jazira in 2018 to compete in Saudi Arabia’s top division. The Brazilian attacker, widely known as Romarinho, became a productive part of the club's forward line.
Transfer to Liverpool
Alisson Becker leaves Roma to take up a new playing role with Liverpool. Liverpool paid a then-record goalkeeper fee to bring in Roma's Brazilian international.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Gremio and becomes part of the first-team midfield.
Monaco Holding Midfielder Arrival
Fabinho joined Liverpool from Monaco in 2018 and brought positional discipline and ball-winning ability to the centre of midfield.
Transfer to Manchester United
Fred Rodrigues joins Manchester United from Shakhtar Donetsk. United recruited the Brazil midfielder after his prominent performances in Ukraine.
Leiva Brings Midfield Security to Lazio
Lucas Leiva's tackling and positional awareness give Lazio balance in a side that attacks with considerable numbers.
Mauricio PAOK Midfield Engine
Mauricio becomes an important box-to-box midfielder for PAOK after arriving from Zenit Saint Petersburg. His movement and physical work help the side challenge for domestic honours.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Liverpool in a major mid-season transfer.
2018 Italian League Championship
Uses acceleration and close control to stretch opposing defences as Juventus claim the 2017-18 Serie A title and complete another domestic double.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for a method of generating high-intensity, ultrashort optical pulses.
Manuel Pellegrini Takes Charge of West Ham
Manuel Pellegrini becomes West Ham United manager, drawing on previous Premier League title-winning experience at Manchester City.
Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene
Leads measurements revealing strongly correlated electron behaviour in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene.
Ospina Joins Napoli on Loan
David Ospina arrived on loan from Arsenal and competed for Napoli's starting goalkeeper position with experience from the Premier League.
Lovren Croatia World Cup Final Centre Back
Dejan Lovren plays at centre-back for Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, contributing aerial defending as his country finishes runner-up to France.
Vida Extra-Time Header Against Russia
Domagoj Vida heads Croatia ahead during extra time against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final, although the hosts equalise before Croatia wins on penalties.
Pivaric Croatia World Cup Final Squad
Josip Pivarić is part of Croatia's history-making 2018 World Cup squad, providing defensive cover on the left as the team reaches its first final.
Jedvaj Croatia World Cup Versatile Defender
Tin Jedvaj contributes defensive versatility to Croatia's 2018 World Cup squad, offering coverage across positions during the national team's runner-up campaign.
Vrsaljko Croatia World Cup Semi-Final Right Back
Šime Vrsaljko supplies defensive intensity and overlapping support on Croatia's right side during the dramatic 2018 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
Kramaric Equaliser Against Russia
Andrej Kramarić heads Croatia level against Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final, maintaining the visitors' chance of advancing in a dramatic match.
Pjaca Croatia World Cup Wide Forward
Marko Pjaca provides an attacking option in Croatia's 2018 World Cup squad, using pace on the flank as the national team reaches the tournament final.
Subasic Saves Three Penalties Against Denmark
Danijel Subašić saves three Danish penalties in a World Cup round-of-sixteen shootout, setting the foundation for Croatia's run to the final.
Rakitic Winning Shootout Kick Against Russia
Ivan Rakitić converts the decisive penalty against host nation Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final, sending Croatia into the last four.
Brozovic Croatia World Cup Midfield Screen
Marcelo Brozović operates ahead of Croatia's defence in the World Cup final, combining ball recovery with short passing against France's quick attacks.
Kovacic Croatia World Cup Midfield Option
Mateo Kovačić strengthens Croatia's midfield options during the 2018 World Cup, contributing to the first Croatian national team to reach a final.
Badelj Croatia World Cup Midfield Depth
Milan Badelj offers tactical discipline and ball retention as a midfield squad member during Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final.
Rebic Scores Against Argentina at World Cup
Ante Rebić capitalises on a goalkeeping mistake to score Croatia's opening goal against Argentina, starting a 3–0 group-stage victory at the 2018 World Cup.
Brentford Head Coach Appointment
Frank became Brentford's head coach after serving as assistant, beginning the managerial spell that ultimately delivered Premier League promotion.
Ahmed Elmohamady - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ahmed Elmohamady joined the national selection for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, bringing Premier League and Championship experience into the side. The tournament ended in the group stage, but selection carried historical importance after a long absence.
Ahmed Hegazi - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ahmed Hegazi was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, playing in central defence against World Cup opposition. Egypt’s participation connected a new generation with the national team’s earlier World Cup history.
Ali Gabr - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ali Gabr featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, representing one of Egypt’s defensive selections for Russia. The squad faced hosts Russia alongside Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in its group.
Mohamed Abdel Shafy - 2018 Return to World Finals
Mohamed Abdel Shafy was included in Egypt’s party for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, bringing his international experience to the left-back group. The Russia tournament was Egypt’s first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Essam El Hadary - 2018 Return to World Finals
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Essam El Hadary was recognised for becoming the oldest player to appear at a men’s FIFA World Cup. The Russia tournament was Egypt’s first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Mohamed El Shenawy - 2018 Return to World Finals
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mohamed El Shenawy was recognised for starting against Uruguay and producing a series of saves. Egypt’s group fixtures against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia provided demanding international tests.
Tarek Hamed - 2018 Return to World Finals
Tarek Hamed represented Egyptian football as part of the squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, providing defensive intensity in the midfield department. Egypt’s group fixtures against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia provided demanding international tests.
Finnish Forward Signs from Brondby
Teemu Pukki joined Norwich City on a free transfer from Brondby in 2018 and soon became the team's principal goalscorer.
Planck
Puget contributes to Planck high frequency instrument results in the final cosmological data release
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for a method of generating high-intensity, ultrashort optical pulses.
Mbappé Helps Seal Emery's Ligue 1 Title
Mbappé's pace and goals strengthen Paris Saint-Germain during the 2017–18 Ligue 1 campaign, which brings Emery the French championship.
Transfer to Atletico Madrid
Thomas Lemar moves to Atletico Madrid after playing for Monaco. Atletico added the France winger after his part in Monaco's domestic title-winning side.
In the Fade Golden Globe
In the Fade won the Golden Globe for best motion picture in a non-English language.
Relativity, Theory of
Genzel observes gravitational redshift in the orbit of S2 near the Milky Ways central black hole
Planck
Mandolesi contributes to Planck low frequency instrument results in the final cosmological data release
Heynckes Returns and Wins Bundesliga
Jupp Heynckes guides Bayern to the 2017-18 Bundesliga championship after returning from retirement to manage the team.
German Coach Starts Paris Tenure
Thomas Tuchel became Paris Saint-Germain head coach and introduced tactical variations while directing a squad of established international stars.
Vice
Portrays former United States Vice President Dick Cheney in the political satire Vice.
Black Panther
Plays W'Kabi in the Marvel film Black Panther.
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.
A Quiet Place
Stars as Evelyn Abbott in A Quiet Place, acting opposite director John Krasinski.
The Favourite
Portrays Queen Anne in The Favourite, receiving international acclaim for the performance.
Academy Award Nomination for Dunkirk
Receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for Dunkirk.
Dunkirk Academy Awards
Dunkirk wins Academy Awards for film editing, sound editing and sound mixing.
2001: A Space Odyssey 70mm Presentation
Works with Warner Bros. on an unrestored 70mm presentation of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Best Picture Nomination for Dunkirk
Receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture as a producer of Dunkirk.
Budget Policy
The 2018 Budget under Philip Hammond sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Philip Hammond presents the 2018 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
NHS CAR-T Access Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
NHS CAR-T Access NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: NHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
NHS CAR-T Access
During Theresa May's government, nHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
Helium in WASP-107 b Atmosphere
Leads the first detection of helium in an exoplanet atmosphere using Hubble infrared spectroscopy.
Planck Final Dark Energy Constraints
Efstathiou contributes to Planck's final cosmological parameter analysis, which remains consistent with dark energy behaving as a cosmological constant.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing phage display of peptides and antibodies.
Higgs Boson
Sees ATLAS and CMS report observation of Higgs-boson decay to bottom quarks, confirming an important predicted coupling to fermionic matter.
Inter Miami Club Name Unveiled
Beckham's Miami ownership group unveiled the name and branding of Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami. The announcement gave a public identity to the MLS expansion project he had helped initiate.
Leicester Player of the Season Defender
Maguire earns Leicester City's Player of the Season honour for 2017-18 after establishing himself as a strong passing centre-back in the Premier League.
Villa Playoff Campaign Captain Influence
Jack Grealish was a central creative force during Aston Villa's run to the 2018 Championship play-off final.
Final England Appearance Against United States
Rooney makes his 120th and final England appearance as a substitute against the United States at Wembley, closing a fifteen-year international career.
Midfield Sprint Saves Open Goal
Rooney races back to win possession with a last-ditch challenge against Orlando City and then supplies the cross for a dramatic D.C. United winner.
Move to DC United
Rooney joins D.C. United from Everton and becomes a designated player, beginning a productive final stage of his playing career in Major League Soccer.
Coleman's Championship Relegation Season
Coleman is unable to prevent Sunderland falling from the Championship into League One after a turbulent year on Wearside.
Derby County Managerial Appointment
Lampard becomes manager of Derby County, accepting his first senior head-coaching post in the English Championship.
League Cup Upset at Old Trafford
Lampard's Derby County eliminate Manchester United on penalties in the League Cup after a 2-2 draw, earning a high-profile managerial victory.
Jackett Develops League One Promotion Challenge
Jackett leads Portsmouth toward the top of League One as the club looks to extend its recovery through another promotion.
Charlton Managerial Leadership
Bowyer takes charge of Charlton Athletic and begins developing a promotion-challenging team in League One.
Wembley Championship Playoff Final
Steve Bruce managed Aston Villa in the 2018 Championship play-off final, where Fulham won the decisive promotion match.
Rangers First European Qualification Campaign
Gerrard guides Rangers into European competition, building a more organised team during his first season as a senior manager.
Rangers Old Firm Defeat of Celtic
Gerrard oversees Rangers' home victory over Celtic, a significant result as his side seek to close the gap in Scottish football.
Mowbray Secures Immediate Championship Return
Mowbray directs Blackburn's immediate promotion from League One, restoring second-tier football to Ewood Park.
Dack Leads Blackburn Promotion Attack
Dack provides goals and creative play as Blackburn wins automatic promotion from League One, finishing second behind Wigan Athletic.
RB Leipzig Midfielder Liverpool Arrival
Naby Keïta completed his move from RB Leipzig to Liverpool in 2018, bringing energetic pressing and forward passing to the squad.
Versatile Left-Sided Player in Russia
Ari Freyr Skúlason adds experience to Iceland's 2018 World Cup squad, capable of operating at left-back or farther forward.
Iceland's Right-Back at First World Cup
Birkir Már Sævarsson represents Iceland in the country's first World Cup squad, tasked with holding the defensive line against world-class forwards.
World Cup Left-Back Responsibilities
Hörður Björgvin Magnússon competes for a place in Iceland's defence during the Russia World Cup, offering crossing ability and a strong left foot.
World Cup Defensive Organiser
Kári Árnason remains an experienced presence in Iceland's back line at the 2018 finals, following his memorable contribution to the preceding European Championship.
Experienced Centre-Back in World Cup Squad
Ragnar Sigurðsson brings his Euro 2016 experience into Iceland's first World Cup, supporting the organised defensive unit against elite opposition.
World Cup Defensive Depth
Sverrir Ingi Ingason travels to Russia as part of Iceland's first men's World Cup team, providing cover across the central-defensive positions.
Young Attacker Earns World Cup Place
Albert Guðmundsson is selected for Iceland's 2018 World Cup squad after emerging in Dutch football, representing a new attacking generation.
First Icelandic World Cup Goal
Alfreð Finnbogason turns in a rebound against Argentina, scoring Iceland's first men's World Cup goal and earning a 1–1 draw.
Iceland Forward in Nigeria Match
Jón Daði Böðvarsson provides a physical option in Iceland's attack during the 2018 World Cup, where the team faces Nigeria in a decisive group fixture.
Icelandic Winger Appears at World Cup
Rúrik Gíslason joins Iceland's first World Cup campaign as a wide attacking option, increasing the team's choices when chasing matches.
Penalty Save Against Lionel Messi
Hannes Þór Halldórsson dives to deny Lionel Messi's penalty as Iceland draw with Argentina in their World Cup debut.
Goalkeeper in First World Cup Party
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson provides goalkeeping cover at the 2018 finals, joining a side that draws with Argentina in its tournament opener.
Euro Hero Reaches World Cup Squad
Arnór Ingvi Traustason follows his Euro 2016 exploits with selection for Iceland's first World Cup, offering creativity and the ability to score from wide positions.
Captain Makes Iceland World Cup Debut
Aron Gunnarsson leads the national side in Iceland's inaugural World Cup campaign, confronting Argentina in a memorable opening draw.
Midfield Work in Argentina Draw
Birkir Bjarnason contributes forward running and defensive work as Iceland hold Argentina to a draw in their first World Cup appearance.
Serie A Experience at Global Finals
Emil Hallfreðsson gives Iceland another established midfield option at the 2018 World Cup, bringing years of experience from Italian club football.
World Cup Penalty Against Croatia
Gylfi Sigurðsson converts a second-half penalty to equalise against Croatia, although Iceland ultimately lose their final group match 2–1.
Premier League Winger at World Cup
Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson takes experience from Burnley into Iceland's World Cup campaign, using his crossing ability from wide midfield positions.
ROTAVAC WHO Prequalification
The ROTAVAC vaccine derived from the 116E strain discovered by M. K. Bhan receives World Health Organization prequalification.
Villa Championship Midfield Goals
Conor Hourihane contributed goals and set-piece deliveries as Aston Villa reached the 2018 Championship play-off final.
Higgs Bottom-Quark Decay
Sees ATLAS and CMS report observation of Higgs boson decay into bottom quarks using Large Hadron Collider data.
Fiorentina Captain Remembered After Sudden Death
Davide Astori dies unexpectedly while with Fiorentina ahead of a league match, prompting widespread mourning and tributes throughout Italian football.
Conte Secures Cup Against Manchester United
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0, giving Conte the FA Cup.
Immobile Shares Serie A Top Scorer Prize
Ciro Immobile finishes the 2017–18 league season with 29 goals, sharing the Capocannoniere award with Mauro Icardi.
Chiesa Leads Viola Attacks After Difficult Year
Federico Chiesa's direct running and goals make him an important figure as Fiorentina navigate an emotionally difficult period.
Meret Signs from Udinese
Alex Meret signed from Udinese and developed into Napoli's first-choice goalkeeper across later cup and championship campaigns.
Ancelotti Takes Napoli Managerial Post
Carlo Ancelotti became Napoli manager after Maurizio Sarri and led the side in Serie A and Champions League competition.
Fulham Appoints Ranieri
Fulham replace Slaviša Jokanović with Ranieri during a difficult Premier League season.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Jorginho Frelo from Napoli. The Italian international followed Maurizio Sarri from Napoli to Chelsea as the manager's deep midfielder.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering cancer therapy through inhibition of negative immune regulation.
Porto 2018 Title Attack
Supplies pace and regular goals for FC Porto as the team ends Benfica's run of four successive league championships.
Wolves Loan Signing
Arrives on loan from Benfica and becomes a crucial centre-forward in Wolves’ first Premier League season after promotion.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Achraf Hakimi
For the 2018 finals, Achraf Hakimi was among the players chosen for the national selection as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Badr Benoun
Badr Benoun held a place in Morocco’s registered 2018 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Hamza Mendyl
Morocco selected Hamza Mendyl among its defender options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Manuel da Costa
The 2018 Moroccan World Cup squad included Manuel da Costa, a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Medhi Benatia
Morocco selected Medhi Benatia among its defender options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Nabil Dirar
Nabil Dirar was included in Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a defender. His selection reflected the need for contributing to the squad’s defensive resources. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Romain Saiss
Romain Saiss travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a defender role. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the group of defenders available for selection. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Ayoub El Kaabi
Ayoub El Kaabi joined Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Aziz Bouhaddouz
Aziz Bouhaddouz entered Morocco’s match against Iran as a substitute at the 2018 World Cup. His stoppage-time own goal gave Iran a 1-0 victory in the opening group fixture.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Hakim Ziyech
Hakim Ziyech travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a forward role. His selection reflected the need for providing extra depth in the forward positions. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Khalid Boutaib
Khalid Boutaib scored against Spain during Morocco’s final group match at the 2018 World Cup. The sides eventually drew 2-2 after a late Spanish equaliser.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Mehdi Carcela
Morocco selected Mehdi Carcela among its forward options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing extra depth in the forward positions. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Nordin Amrabat
For the 2018 finals, Nordin Amrabat was selected for the national selection as a forward. His selection reflected the need for strengthening the squad’s range of attacking alternatives. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
For the 2018 finals, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti earned a place in the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for serving in the goalkeeping group selected for the finals. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Munir Mohamedi
Munir Mohamedi held a place in Morocco’s registered 2018 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for adding another option for the side’s last line of defence. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou was named in Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for serving in the goalkeeping group selected for the finals. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Amine Harit
Amine Harit travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The 2018 team competed closely against leading international opposition despite leaving the tournament after the group stage.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Faycal Fajr
Morocco selected Faycal Fajr among its midfielder options for the 2018 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Karim El Ahmadi
The 2018 Moroccan World Cup squad included Karim El Ahmadi, a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Mbarek Boussoufa
Mbarek Boussoufa travelled with Morocco to the 2018 World Cup in a midfielder role. His selection reflected the need for adding midfield options to the national-team roster. Morocco faced Iran, Portugal and Spain in a demanding first-round group in Russia.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat formed part of Morocco’s 2018 World Cup squad as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Younes Belhanda
For the 2018 finals, Younes Belhanda featured on the national selection as a midfielder. His selection reflected the need for providing depth between defence and attack. The Atlas Lions returned to the World Cup for the first time in twenty years, finishing their group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Spain.
Morocco 2018 World Cup — Youssef Ait Bennasser
Youssef Ait Bennasser was selected in the Moroccan midfield group for the 2018 World Cup. The squad returned the national side to the tournament after a twenty-year absence.
Van Persie Scores in Feyenoord Dutch Cup Final
Robin van Persie scores in Feyenoord's KNVB Cup final victory over AZ Alkmaar, returning to the club where his professional career began to help win another trophy.
Vormer Captains Brugge to Belgian Championship
Ruud Vormer is a leading figure in Club Brugge's 2017–18 title-winning side and receives the Belgian Golden Shoe for his performances.
PLO Speech
Abbas delivers controversial speeches while continuing to oppose American policy under the Trump administration
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for narrative imagination that represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life.
Genoa Serie A Breakthrough
Piątek began his debut Italian league season with a prolific run of goals, rapidly attracting attention from several major European clubs.
Juventus League Title as First Choice
Wojciech Szczesny becomes an increasingly important figure in Juventus’s goalkeeping rotation and shares in the club’s 2017-18 Serie A title-winning campaign.
Napoli Champions League Midfield
Zieliński offered incisive passing and late runs into the box as Napoli challenged high-quality opposition in Serie A and Europe.
Transfer to Juventus
After a spell with Valencia, Joao Cancelo signs for Juventus. The attack-minded Portuguese full-back moved from Valencia to Juventus via his Inter loan spell.
Wolves Young Wing-Back Development
Develops into an attacking left wing-back at Wolves, gaining Premier League experience under Nuno Espírito Santo.
Champions League Goal Against Paris Saint-Germain
Ronaldo scored twice against Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-1 Champions League first-leg victory that helped launch Real Madrid toward another European title.
First Juventus Goals Against Sassuolo
Ronaldo scored both Juventus goals in a 2-1 league win over Sassuolo, opening his scoring account for the Italian champions.
Juventus Competitive Debut Against Chievo
Ronaldo made his Juventus debut in a 3-2 Serie A win over Chievo, beginning his Italian career after nine seasons at Real Madrid.
Wolves Premier League Goalscoring Emergence
Helps Wolves earn promotion in 2018 and then adjusts to the Premier League, scoring important goals before a move to Liverpool.
Wolves Portuguese Goalkeeper Arrival
Becomes Wolverhampton Wanderers' first-choice goalkeeper following a long Sporting CP career and strengthens the club's Premier League return.
2018 Championship Title
Leads Wolves to the 2017–18 Championship crown and promotion to the Premier League.
Everton Midfield Loan Arrival
Begins his Premier League career with Everton on loan from Barcelona in 2018, supplying careful distribution and physical presence.
West Ham Premier League Loan
Joins West Ham United on loan from Inter Milan in 2018 and brings experience from Portugal's European Championship-winning team.
2018 Promotion Midfield Influence
Controls midfield through the Championship title season and scores notable long-range goals as Wolves earn promotion.
Wolves Promotion-to-Premier-League Leader
Becomes a central figure in Wolves' midfield and carries his long-range passing into the Premier League following their 2018 promotion.
Golden Bear for Touch Me Not
The film Touch Me Not, directed by Adina Pintilie, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival.
Home World Cup Knockout Defender
Kudryashov features in Russia's defensive rotation at the home World Cup, helping the side advance beyond Spain before its exit against Croatia.
Extra-Time Equaliser Against Croatia
Fernandes heads an equaliser deep into extra time against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-final, though Russia loses the ensuing penalty shootout.
World Cup Last Eight at Age Thirty Eight
Ignashevich plays through Russia's home World Cup campaign as an experienced central defender, helping the team reach the quarter-finals before retiring internationally.
Penalty Equaliser Against Spain
Dzyuba converts a penalty against Spain in the World Cup round of sixteen, helping Russia force a shootout and advance to the quarter-finals.
Opening Match Forward Selection
Smolov starts Russia's opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia before the team establishes its lead and ultimately wins 5-0.
Decisive Shootout Save Against Spain
Akinfeev saves Iago Aspas's penalty with his foot as Russia eliminates Spain in the 2018 World Cup round of sixteen.
World Cup Opener Free Kick
Golovin scores from a stoppage-time free kick in Russia's 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, having already supplied attacking opportunities throughout the match.
Experienced Right Side World Cup Starter
Samedov supplies crosses and work rate from Russia's right side as the host nation reaches the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals.
World Cup Quarter Final Midfield Presence
Kuzyaev contributes energy in central midfield during Russia's home World Cup campaign, which reaches the quarter-finals after a surprise victory over Spain.
World Cup Midfield Ball Winning
Zobnin provides defensive running and midfield support during Russia's 2018 World Cup run, which ends with a quarter-final shootout loss to Croatia.
First Goal of Russia World Cup
Gazinsky heads the opening goal of the 2018 World Cup against Saudi Arabia, starting the hosts' unexpected journey to the quarter-finals.
Two Goals in World Cup Opening Match
Cheryshev scores twice after coming off the bench as hosts Russia overwhelm Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening game of the 2018 World Cup.
Saudi War Policy Maintained
Supports pressure on Houthi forces while backing political negotiations.
Yemen Coalition Strategy
Maintains Saudi leadership of the coalition intervention.
Hannover Centre Back at Russia World Cup
Salif Sané represents Senegal at the 2018 World Cup while building a Bundesliga career. His defensive presence is part of a squad eliminated through the fair-play tiebreaker.
Stoke City World Cup Attacker
Mame Biram Diouf represents Senegal at the 2018 World Cup after several Premier League seasons with Stoke City. Senegal narrowly miss progression from their group.
Amiens Forward Earns World Cup Recall
Moussa Konaté is selected for Senegal at the 2018 World Cup after several seasons scoring in European leagues. He joins a forward group competing against Poland, Japan and Colombia.
Crystal Palace Midfield Move
Cheikhou Kouyaté joins Crystal Palace after six seasons with West Ham United. His ability to operate in midfield or defence strengthens the London club's squad.
Magic-Angle Graphene Superconductivity
Leads experiments showing correlated insulating and superconducting electron states in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene.
Manchester City Championship
Guides Manchester City to an unprecedented English league total.
One Hundred Point League Season
Wins the Premier League with a record one hundred points.
Forest Head Coach Appointment
Aitor Karanka was appointed Nottingham Forest manager in January 2018. The former Middlesbrough coach took responsibility for reshaping the team and pursuing promotion.
Jimenez AEK Greek Championship
Manolo Jimenez coaches AEK Athens to the 2017-18 Greek Super League title. The success ends a long wait for a league championship for the Athens club.
Arsenal Reaches First Tenure Season
Emery succeeds Arsène Wenger at Arsenal and begins introducing a more structured approach to playing out from defence.
Fabián Ruiz Begins Napoli Spell
Fabián Ruiz joined from Real Betis and became a key midfielder through close control, progressive passing and late runs.
Bielsa Era Playmaking
Acts as a creative focal point for Leeds United during Marcelo Bielsa's first campaign, supplying decisive passing from midfield.
Spain Appointment
Is appointed manager of the Spain senior national team.
Opening Penalty Against South Korea
Granqvist converted the penalty that gave Sweden a 1-0 opening World Cup victory over South Korea in Russia.
First Goal Against Mexico
Augustinsson opened the scoring against Mexico as Sweden won 3-0 and topped its World Cup group.
Right-Side Defence in Russian Finals
Lustig helped keep South Korea from scoring during Sweden's opening match and contributed to its progress through the group.
Swedish Target Striker in Russia
Berg led the line and contested aerial deliveries during Sweden's quarter-final run at the 2018 World Cup.
Lob Against Germany
Toivonen delicately lifted the ball over Manuel Neuer to give Sweden the lead against Germany before losing to a stoppage-time free kick.
Sweden World Cup Quarter-Final Run
Olsen served as Sweden's starting goalkeeper as the team topped its group and advanced to a quarter-final with England.
Ball-Winning Against Switzerland
Ekdal screened the back line during Sweden's narrow round-of-sixteen win over Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup.
Winner Against Switzerland in Last Sixteen
Forsberg's deflected strike beat Switzerland 1-0 and sent Sweden into its first World Cup quarter-final since 1994.
Midfield Work in Sweden's Mexico Victory
Claesson supplied an energetic midfield presence as Sweden recorded a decisive 3-0 group victory over Mexico.
Late Substitute Against Germany
Durmaz entered against Germany and was involved in the stoppage-time free-kick sequence that ended Sweden's hopes of a draw.
Young Centre-Back at Russian Finals
Akanji formed part of Switzerland's central defence at the 2018 World Cup, where the side progressed from a difficult group.
World Cup Right-Back Selection
Lang joined the Swiss defensive contingent at the 2018 finals, providing right-sided cover as Switzerland reached the last sixteen.
Full-Back Defensive Work Against Brazil
Rodríguez helped limit Brazil's wide attacks during a disciplined opening draw at the Russian World Cup.
World Cup Attacking Substitute
Gavranović brought an attacking alternative to the Swiss squad in Russia, supporting a campaign that reached the knockout rounds.
Switzerland Knockout Campaign in Russia
Sommer guarded the Swiss goal during the 2018 finals and faced Sweden in a tight round-of-sixteen elimination.
Opening World Cup Brazil Draw
Džemaili helped Switzerland compete in the middle third as the team earned a 1-1 draw against Brazil in its opening fixture.
First World Cup Squad Selection
Zakaria was selected as one of Switzerland's younger midfield options for the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Academy Award
Wins a second Academy Award for Best Actress for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
If Beale Street Could Talk
Writes and directs If Beale Street Could Talk, adapting James Baldwin's novel.
First Man
Directs First Man, a biographical drama about astronaut Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission.
BlacKkKlansman
Directs BlacKkKlansman, dramatizing Ron Stallworth's infiltration of a Ku Klux Klan chapter.
Isle of Dogs Berlin Director Prize
Won the Silver Bear for best director at Berlin for Isle of Dogs.
Isle of Dogs Feature
Wes Anderson directed Isle of Dogs, a stop-motion adventure set in a fictional Japanese city.
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Original Screenplay for Get Out.
The Mule
Directs and stars in The Mule, a crime drama about an elderly drug courier.
The 15:17 to Paris
Directs The 15:17 to Paris, casting the real-life men involved in the train incident.
Arrokoth Navigation Detection
New Horizons detects its Kuiper Belt flyby target in long-range navigation images months before closest approach.
New Neptune Dark Storm
Hubble detects a large new dark storm in Neptune's northern hemisphere.
Neptune Storm Frequency
Hsu analyses Hubble observations to estimate how frequently Neptune's large dark vortices appear and disappear.
Neptune Shrinking Storm
Wong helps track a large Neptune dark vortex as it shrinks over successive Hubble observations.
Discovery of Pi Mensae c
Leads analysis of Pi Mensae c, the first planet discovery announced from TESS data.
TESS Exoplanet Survey Begins
Leads the TESS mission as it begins an all-sky search for transiting exoplanets.
Jupiter Lightning
Juno measurements reveal unexpected lightning signatures and improve understanding of Jovian thunderstorms.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the directed evolution of enzymes.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing phage display of peptides and antibodies.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering cancer therapy through inhibition of negative immune regulation.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for optical tweezers and their application to biological systems.
Late Header Defeats Egypt
Giménez heads Uruguay's late winner against Egypt in the first group match, securing a narrow 1-0 victory at the 2018 World Cup.
Two Goals Eliminate Portugal
Cavani scores both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 round-of-sixteen victory over Portugal at the 2018 World Cup, finishing two carefully constructed attacks.
Starting Role in Portugal Knockout Victory
Torreira helps contain Portugal's central play in Uruguay's 2-1 World Cup knockout win, protecting the space ahead of the defence.
World Cup Quarter-Final Midfield Presence
Bentancur combines pressing and distribution as Uruguay reaches the World Cup quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions France.
Rondón Joins Benítez Newcastle Attack
Rondón arrives on loan from West Bromwich Albion and becomes Newcastle's focal point in attack under Benítez.
Centenary of Eminent Victorians
The centenary of Eminent Victorians occasioned renewed evaluation of its lasting influence.