Historical events for
Sunday, 18 January 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

D. Fernando is acclaimed King of Portugal, succeeding D. Pedro I

British explorer James Cook discovers the Hawaiian archipelago

William I proclaims the constitution of the German Empire at Versailles

The Versailles Peace Conference on the Great War begins, with Egas Moniz heading the Portuguese delegation

Revolt of glassmakers against the National Labor Statute of the Oliveira Salazar dictatorship

The first commercial flight of the Concorde supersonic plane takes place, between London and Bahrain

Official presentation of the largest commercial aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380

Celebration of Saint Beatrice in the Catholic Church

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

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

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

The Moon enters the New Moon phase at 19:51 (Legal Time).

Start of the main draw of the first Grand Slam of the year, played on the hard courts of Melbourne Park.