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Historical events for
Thursday, 18 January 2024

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  • Birth

    Oliver Hardy

    American comedian, famous for the duo "The Fat and the Skinny"

    † 7/8/1957
  • Birth

    Cary Grant

    British-American actor, considered one of the greatest icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood

    † 29/11/1986
  • Birth

    Danny Kaye

    American actor, comedian and singer known for his roles in musical films

    † 3/3/1987
  • Birth

    Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo

    Chemical engineer and Portuguese politician, Prime Minister in the V Constitutional Government

    † 10/7/2004
  • Birth

    Gui

    Luís Rodrigues, bassist of the band Xutos & Pontapés, known for his skill on bass and for his essential role in the band's composition and arrangements

  • Birth

    Jonathan Davis

    Jonathan Davis (b. 1971) is a dark and influential American vocalist. The frontman of Korn, with his disturbing vocal style mixing murmurs, screams, and scat singing, was the absolute pioneer of the nu-metal movement in the 90s.

  • Birth

    Roberta Metsola

    President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola (b. 1979) is the voice of parliamentary democracy in the EU. With an assertive profile, she focuses her work on defending the Rule of Law, institutional transparency, and bringing young citizens closer to the European project, as a staunch defender of Europe’s territorial integrity.

  • History

    Discovery of Hawaii

    British explorer James Cook discovers the Hawaiian archipelago

  • History

    Saint Margaret's Day

    Celebration of Saint Margaret, Virgin and Martyr, in the Catholic Church

  • History

    Glassmaker's Day

    Celebration of Glassmaker's Day in Portugal, in memory of the revolt of glassmakers in Marinha Grande in 1934

  • History

    Saint Beatrice's Day

    Celebration of Saint Beatrice in the Catholic Church

  • History

    International Laughter Day

    Worldwide celebration dedicated to the benefits of laughter for physical and mental health