Historical Events
- 14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
- 24 people are killed after a ferry sinks off the coast of Zanzibar
- 6 Israeli tourists are killed and 30 injured after a bomb explodes on a tourist bus at Burgas Airport, Bulgaria
Appointment of Interest
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army
- Syrian suicide bombing kills three high profile government officials, including Syria's Minister of Defence
- Violence across Syria results in 97 deaths
Famous Divorces
Famous Deaths
- Rajesh Khanna, Indian Bollywood actor officially titled "The First Superstar of Indian cinema", dies of kidney problems at 69
About July 18, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
#1 Song: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa
