On September 18, history records 75 notable events, 259 famous births and 93 deaths, spanning the years 324 to 1739.
Events on this day include: Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire. (324); Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands on the beaches of Scarborough and begins his invasion of England. (1066).
Notable people born on September 18 include Kan B'alam I (524), Marie of France, Duchess of Bar (1344), Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress (1434).
Notable figures who died on this day include Constantine III (Western Roman Emperor) (411), Wenilo (archbishop of Rouen) (869), Pietro I Candiano (887).
Events on 18 September 75
See all →Constantine the Great decisively defeats Licinius in the Battle of Chrysopolis, establishing Constantine's sole control over the Roman Empire.
Norwegian king Harald Hardrada lands on the beaches of Scarborough and begins his invasion of England.
In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic army during the Thirteen Years' War.
George I, the first Hanoverian king, arrives in Great Britain after becoming king on August 1st.
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Birthdays on 18 September 259
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Deaths on 18 September 93
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