- 419 historical events, births and deaths are listed for 18 September.
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- 2016: The 2016 Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India by terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed results in the deaths of nineteen Indian Army soldiers and all four attackers.
Holidays and observances
Events
1989An attempted coup d'état against Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré is uncovered and foiled.
1964The first television adaptation of Charles Addams's "The Addams Family" premieres on ABC Television.
1964The wedding of Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark takes place in Athens.
1948Operation Polo is terminated after the Indian Army accepts the surrender of the army of Hyderabad.
1941World War II: The Soviet Union introduces conscription for all males between the ages of 16 and 50.
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Quote of the day
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”
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