August 18

    What happened on August 18 in history

    3 events fall on August 18, from 1587 to 1920. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 18

    1. 1587

      Virginia Dare is born

      The first English child born in the Americas is born at Roanoke.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1868

      Helium is discovered

      A solar eclipse spectrum reveals an element unknown on Earth.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1920

      Women win the vote in the United States

      Tennessee ratifies the Nineteenth Amendment by one vote.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

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