January 18

    What happened on January 18 in history

    3 events fall on January 18, from 1778 to 1919. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 18

    1. 1778

      Cook sights the Hawaiian Islands

      The first documented European contact with the archipelago he calls the Sandwich Islands.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1871

      The German Empire is proclaimed

      Wilhelm I is declared emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.

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

    3. 1919

      The Paris Peace Conference opens

      Victorious powers begin redrawing the map of Europe and the Middle East.

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

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