September 18

    What happened on September 18 in history

    7 events fall on September 18, from 1502 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 18

    1. 1502

      Columbus reaches Costa Rica

      The fourth voyage makes landfall on the Central American coast.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1793

      The Capitol cornerstone

      Washington lays the first stone of the United States Capitol.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1810

      Chile begins its independence

      A junta in Santiago takes power in the name of the deposed Spanish king.

      Play the 19th century round

    4. 1851

      The New York Times first appears

      The paper sells for a cent.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1947

      The CIA is established

      The National Security Act creates the agency.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1961

      Hammarskjold is killed

      The UN secretary-general dies in a plane crash in Northern Rhodesia.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1970

      Jimi Hendrix dies

      The guitarist dies in London at twenty-seven.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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