18 December 1966

Saturn’s moon Epimetheus is discovered by astronomer Richard Walker. Epimetheus is one of Saturn’s smaller and more unusual moons, best known for the strange orbital…

18 December 1833

The national anthem of the Russian Empire, “God Save the Tsar!”, is first performed. “God Save the Tsar!” (????, ???? ?????!) was the national anthem…

18 December 1958

Project SCORE, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched. Launched on December 18, 1958, Project SCORE was a joint effort between the United States Army…

18 December 2005

The Chadian Civil War begins when rebel groups, allegedly backed by neighbouring Sudan, launch an attack in Adré.

18 December 1958

Project SCORE, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched. [rdp-wiki-embed url=’https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCORE_(satellite)’]

18 December 2006

United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections. The first elections ever to be held in the United Arab Emirates took place on 16 December, 18…

18 December 1966

Saturn’s moon Epimetheus is first discovered by astronomer Richard Walker. Epimetheus is an inner satellite of Saturn. It is also known as Saturn XI. It…

18 December 2006

The United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections. The first elections ever to be held in the United Arab Emirates took place on 16 December,…