Historical Events
Fear: Trump in the White House
"Fear: Trump in the White House" by Bob Woodward is published by Simon and Schuster
- American-backed militia begins final push to oust militants from Hajin, Syria, last area under Islamic State control
- Bus crash in southern Indian state of Telangana kills 53
Green Book
Film "Green Book" directed by Peter Farrell and starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali premieres at the Toronto Film Festival (Academy Award Best Picture 2019)
Event of Interest
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan lies in state in Accra, Ghana, ahead of a state funeral
Event of Interest
Imprisoned Brazilian Ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva abandons his presidential campaign
- James Anderson takes his 564th Test wicket to become the most prolific fast bowler in cricket history as England beats India by 118 runs in the 5th Test at The Oval for a 4-1 series victory; Alistair Cook's final Test
- Russia launches its largest military exercise since 1981 involving 300,000 personal with Chinese troops participating
- Suicide bombing in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, kills 68 and injures 165
Famous Deaths
- Fenella Fielding, English actress (Carry On films), dies at 90
- Jim Houston, American College Football Hall of Fame linebacker (Ohio State; Pro Bowl 1964-65, 69-70; Cleveland Browns), dies of dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 80
About September 11, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
#1 Song: Promises - Calvin Harris & Sam Smith
