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July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021, was a Sunday. It was 3 years, 3 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 18, 2021:

  • United States: "Butter" by BTS
  • United Kingdom: "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran
Play the top songs from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie

The movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 1,206 days ago. Approximately 40 months have passed. It was the 199th day of 2021, in week 28. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 13 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 18, 2021

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, July 18, 2021. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2021 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Butter" by BTS is at the top of the singles charts, while "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Joey Jordison, Charlie Watts, Sarah Harding, and Michael K. Williams would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "The Crown", "Euphoria", and "The Mandalorian".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Warzone", "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", "Among Us", and "Assassin's Creed Valhalla". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Nella the Princess Knight", "Big City Greens", "The Owl House", and "Danger Force". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 18, 2021, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 18, 2021 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 18, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 18, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 18, 2021.

  • June 20, 2021: Golf: Jon Rahm wins the 2021 US Open.
  • June 21, 2021: It is reported that Khloé Kardashian and basketball player Tristan Thompson have ended their relationship for the second time.
  • June 23, 2021:
    • John McAfee commits suicide in a Spanish prison cell.
    • "Drake & Josh" actor Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor.
  • June 24, 2021: 98 people are killed after a 12-story beachfront condominium collapses in Miami, Florida.
  • June 25, 2021:
    • British Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock is accused of having an affair with his advisor Gina Coladangelo.
    • The US government releases its report on UFOs.
    • Ed Sheeran releases the single "Bad Habits".
    • Doja Cat releases the album "Planet Her".
  • June 26, 2021: British Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock resigns following the release of CCTV images of him kissing adviser Gina Coladangelo.
  • June 28, 2021: UEFA Euro 2020: Switzerland defeat France on penalties following a late comeback.
  • June 29, 2021:
    • Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld passes away at the age of 88.
    • Child actor Kyle Massey (Cory Baxter) is charged on one count of immoral communication with a minor.
  • June 30, 2021: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction.
  • July 2, 2021:
    • The film "The Tomorrow War" is released.
    • Germany and Italy withdraw their troops from Afghanistan.
  • July 5, 2021: 19-year-old TikTok star Swavy is shot dead in Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • July 7, 2021: Haitian president Jovenel Moïse is assassinated by gunmen at his residence in Pétion-Ville.
  • July 9, 2021: Protests begin in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal after former president Jacob Zuma is arrested.
  • July 10, 2021: UFC 264: Conor McGregor loses against Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg.
  • July 11, 2021:
    • Italy win the Euro 2020 final after defeating England on penalties.
    • The White Lotus premieres on HBO.
  • July 14, 2021:
    • Flash floods hit Germany following heavy rain.
    • The German city of Hagen declares a state of emergency after the Volme river begins to overflow its banks.
  • July 15, 2021: Residents of the Belgium city of Liège are evacuated due to concerns that the River Meuse could burst its banks.
  • July 16, 2021:
    • Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed in Afghanistan.
    • Rapper Biz Markie passes away at the age of 57.
  • This date: July 18, 2021
  • July 19, 2021: Freedom Day: Mask wearing rules and other COVID-19 restrictions such as bar capacity limits are lifted in the United Kingdom.
  • July 20, 2021:
    • The Milwaukee Bucks win the 2021 NBA Finals after they defeat the Phoenix Suns 4-2.
    • Amazon founder Jeff Bezos flies to space.
  • July 23, 2021:
    • The 2020 Summer Olympics kick off in Tokyo, Japan.
    • Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow release the single "Industry Baby".
    • Soccer: Jadon Sancho joins Manchester United for €85 million.
  • July 26, 2021:
    • Slipknot co-founder and former drummer Joey Jordison passes away at the age of 46.
    • Rapper DaBaby receives backlash for homophobic remarks that he made while performing at the Rolling Loud Miami Festival.
  • July 28, 2021: ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passes away at the age of 72.
  • August 5, 2021:
    • Soccer: Barcelona announce that Lionel Messi will not be staying with the club.
    • Soccer: Jack Grealish joins Manchester City from Aston Villa.
  • August 6, 2021: The Taliban begins to capture provincial capitals in Afghanistan.
  • August 10, 2021: Soccer: Lionel Messi joins French side Paris Saint-Germain.
  • August 12, 2021:
    • Soccer: Romelu Lukaku rejoins Chelsea in a £97.5 million transfer.
    • Missing person case: Police in Utah encounter Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie following a physical altercation between the pair.
    • Five people are killed during a mass shooting in Keyham, Plymouth, England.
  • August 13, 2021: Elton John and Dua Lipa release the song "Cold Heart".
  • August 14, 2021:
    • The Taliban captures seven provincial capital cities in Afghanistan.
    • A magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Haiti.
  • August 15, 2021: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani leaves the country after the Taliban reaches Kabul.
Television shows

TV series on July 18, 2021

People in July 2021 were watching the following TV series:

The White Lotus
The White Lotus
Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on July 18, 2021

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2021:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2021

Toys and games that were popular in 2021:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2021.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart 2021
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil Village 2021
Resident Evil Village
Returnal 2021
Returnal
It Takes Two 2021
It Takes Two
Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Activist / South African President Deceased
Born on July 18, 1918
He was not alive on this date.

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

Musician Deceased
Born on July 18, 1938
He was not alive on this date.

Richard Branson

Richard Branson

Businessman
Born on July 18, 1950
He turned 71 on this day in 2021.

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell

Actress
Born on July 18, 1980
She turned 41 on this day in 2021.

Ben Askren

Ben Askren

MMA fighter
Born on July 18, 1984
He turned 37 on this day in 2021.

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on July 18, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on July 18, 2021 was most likely conceived around October 25, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 18, 2021 is close to April 10, 2022.

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Stats for July 18, 2021

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 18, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 172 weeks have passed.
  • 104,202,000 seconds have passed since July 18, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 121,569,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 53,768,232,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 17,367,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 8,961,372 steps. That's roughly 3,983 miles.
  • 1,250,424 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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