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December 18, 2018

December 18, 2018, was a Tuesday. It was the 352nd day of 2018. The decade was the 2010s.

5 years, 3 months, and 1 day have passed since December 18, 2018.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 18, 2018:

  • Football: Jose Mourinho is sacked by Manchester United.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 18, 2018:

  • United States: "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande
  • United Kingdom: "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 18, 2018

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Thank U, Next - Ariana Grande
  • Sicko Mode - Travis Scott
  • Without Me - Halsey
  • Happier - Marshmello & Bastille
  • High Hopes - Panic! At The Disco
Play the top songs from 2018
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2018. Take a trip back to the peak days of Drake, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and Juice WRLD.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Top movie

The movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 1,918 days ago. Approximately 64 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 2018, in week 51. The decade was the 2010s. The end of 2018 was just 13 days away. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 21 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 18, 2018

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2018 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio.

The song "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Emiliano Sala, Keith Flint, Luke Perry, and Mike Thalassitis would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Homeland", "Once Upon a Time", "Black Mirror", and "Stranger Things".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Monster Hunter: World", "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4", "Red Dead Redemption 2", and "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Paw Patrol", "Game Shakers", and "Bunnicula". Popular toys at the moment include Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, FurReal Roarin' Tyler, the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit, and the Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 2018.

  • Christmas 2018.

    Christmas 2018

    The Christmas period of 2018 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 18, 2018.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 18, 2018.

  • November 19, 2018: Watts family murders: Chris Watts is sentenced to five life sentences for the murders of his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in August.
  • November 30, 2018: Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush passes away.
  • December 3, 2018:
    • The song "Old Town Road" is released by rapper Lil Nas X.
    • Microblogging website Tumblr announces that it will be removing all adult content from its services.
  • December 4, 2018: Luka Modric is awarded the 2018 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 6, 2018: "YouTube Rewind 2018" receives universally negative reviews.
  • December 7, 2018:
    • Comedian Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the 2019 Academy Awards following a controversy over old homophobic tweets that he made.
    • CNN reports that US President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly are no longer on speaking terms.
  • December 8, 2018: Following reports of friction, US President Donald Trump announces that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2018.
  • December 9, 2018:
    • Football manager Harry Redknapp wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • Quadriga Fintech Solutions founder Gerald Cotten reportedly dies while traveling to India.
  • December 13, 2018: "YouTube Rewind 2018" becomes the most disliked video on YouTube.
  • December 15, 2018: Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • This date: December 18, 2018
  • December 19, 2018:
    • Soccer: Ole Gunnar Solskjær becomes the caretaker manager of Manchester United.
    • Hundreds of flights are cancelled following reports of drone sightings at Gatwick Airport.
  • December 20, 2018: US defense secretary James Mattis resigns due to differences with Donald Trump over the treatment of allies.
  • December 22, 2018: A United States federal government shutdown occurs due to disagreements over immigration policy and the funding of a proposed wall on the Mexico border.
  • December 23, 2018: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are married.
  • January 4, 2019: The "world_record_egg" account is created on Instagram.
  • January 9, 2019: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie announce on Twitter that they will be getting divorced.
  • January 14, 2019:
    • Gillette releases their controversial "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be" advert.
    • A picture of an egg becomes the most liked post on Instagram.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 18, 2018, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 18, 2018 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
Television shows

TV series on December 18, 2018

People in December 2018 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 2018.

Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 18, 2018

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2018:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

Toys and games that were popular in 2018:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2018.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Red Dead Redemption 2 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2
Spider-Man 2018
Spider-Man
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Leader Deceased
Born on December 18, 1878
He was not alive on this date.

Arthur Leigh Allen

Arthur Leigh Allen

Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He was not alive on this date.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Musician
Born on December 18, 1943
He turned 75 on this day in 2018.

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Film director
Born on December 18, 1946
He turned 72 on this day in 2018.

Edmund Kemper

Edmund Kemper

Serial killer
Born on December 18, 1948
He turned 70 on this day in 2018.

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Actor Deceased
Born on December 18, 1954
He turned 64 on this day in 2018.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Actor
Born on December 18, 1963
He turned 55 on this day in 2018.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Wrestler
Born on December 18, 1964
He turned 54 on this day in 2018.

DMX

DMX

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 18, 1970
He turned 48 on this day in 2018.

DJ Lethal

DJ Lethal

Limp Bizkit
Born on December 18, 1972
He turned 46 on this day in 2018.

Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 43 on this day in 2018.

Sia

Sia

Singer
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 43 on this day in 2018.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Actress
Born on December 18, 1978
She turned 40 on this day in 2018.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Singer
Born on December 18, 1980
She turned 38 on this day in 2018.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

Singer
Born on December 18, 2001
She turned 17 on this day in 2018.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on December 18, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 18, 2018 was most likely conceived around March 27, 2018.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 18, 2018 is close to September 10, 2019.

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Stats for December 18, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 18, 2018:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 274 weeks have passed.
  • 165,715,200 seconds have passed since December 18, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 193,334,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 85,509,043,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 27,619,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 14,251,507 steps. That's roughly 6,334 miles!
  • Since this date, 1,988,582 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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