October 18

    What happened on October 18 in history

    6 events fall on October 18, from 1867 to 1963. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 18

    1. 1867

      Alaska is transferred to the US

      The Russian flag comes down at Sitka.

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

    2. 1867

      Alaska changes hands

      The Russian flag comes down at Sitka and the American one goes up.

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

    3. 1898

      The US flag rises over Puerto Rico

      Formal American rule of the island begins.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1922

      The BBC is founded

      The British Broadcasting Company is formed by radio manufacturers.

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

    5. 1954

      The first transistor radio

      The Regency TR-1 goes on sale in the United States.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1963

      Felicette goes to space

      France launches a cat on a suborbital flight; she returns alive.

      Read about March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomPlay the 20th century round

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