Historical Events
- Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira rides the largest-ever wave by a female surfer at 20.72 m (68 ft) at Praia do Norte in Nazaréin, Portugal
- First drone rescue of swimmers by lifeguards in New South Wales, Australia
Famous Deaths
- John Barton, British theatre director and co-founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company, dies at 89
- Lucas M Mangope, 1st president of Bophuthatswana (1977-94), dies at 94
2018 Highlights
About January 18, 2018
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
