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On October 18, learn about the most interesting historical events and facts that occurred throughout history. The Gregorian calendar’s 291st day is October 18th. Félicette, a black and white female Parisian stray cat, became the first cat to be propelled into space on this day; Texas Instruments introduced the first transistor radio; and Moby Dick’s novel The Whale was first published.
The 18th of October falls under the sign of Libra. Chuck Berry, Lee Harvey Oswald, and Mike Ditka, among others, were born on October 18th. National Chocolate Cupcake Day and National No Beard Day are both celebrated today.
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![]() (October 18, 1867) |
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(October 18, 1922) |
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(Died on October 18, 2015) |
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