November 18

    What happened on November 18 in history

    8 events fall on November 18, from 1307 to 1978. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 18

    1. 1307

      William Tell's traditional apple shot

      The legendary date for the crossbow shot in Altdorf.

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    2. 1307

      The apple and the crossbow

      The traditional date given for William Tell's shot at Altdorf.

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    3. 1626

      St Peter's is consecrated

      The basilica is dedicated in Rome after 120 years of building.

      Read about Plymouth Colony SettlementPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    4. 1883

      Railway time zones begin

      American and Canadian railways adopt standard time.

      Read about Brooklyn Bridge Grand OpeningPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1928

      Steamboat Willie premieres

      Mickey Mouse appears in a cartoon with synchronised sound.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1928

      Steamboat Willie

      Mickey Mouse appears in his first released cartoon.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1978

      The Jonestown deaths

      More than nine hundred members of a cult die in Guyana.

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    8. 1978

      Jonestown

      More than nine hundred people die in the Guyanese settlement.

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