UPI Almanac: Events for Sept 18, 2024
Today in History
- 1931: The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria begins, marking the start of a brutal conflict that would eventually lead to World War II.
- 1947: The United States Air Force is established as a separate branch of the armed forces.
- 1970: The Chilean coup d'état led by Augusto Pinochet overthrows President Salvador Allende, ushering in a period of military dictatorship.
- 1983: Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya becomes the first woman to perform a spacewalk.
Birthdays
- 1881: William Faulkner, renowned American author (died 1962).
- 1929: Peter Sellers, iconic British comedian and actor (died 1980).
- 1935: Gene Hackman, Academy Award-winning American actor.
- 1957: Jimmy Fallon, American comedian, talk show host, and actor.
Holidays
- National POW/MIA Recognition Day (United States)
- International Day of Peace (United Nations)
Other Notable Events
- 1990: The Soviet Union formally recognizes Lithuania's independence, a major step towards the collapse of the USSR.
- 2017: Hurricane Maria devastates Puerto Rico, causing widespread damage and disrupting daily life for months.
Looking Ahead
- September 20, 2024: World Alzheimer's Day
- September 22, 2024: Autumn Equinox
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