November 18
What happened on November 18 in history
5 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.
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Events on November 18
1307
William Tell's traditional apple shot
The traditional date given for William Tell's shot at Altdorf.
1626
St Peter's is consecrated
The basilica is dedicated in Rome after 120 years of building.
1883
Railway time zones begin
American and Canadian railways adopt standard time.
1928
Steamboat Willie premieres
Mickey Mouse appears in a cartoon with synchronised sound.
1978
The Jonestown deaths
More than nine hundred people die in the Guyanese settlement.