January 18

Tuesday 18, 2005:

A U.N. World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan begins

Wednesday 18, 1978:

The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture.

Saturday 18, 1919:

1919 - Bentley Motors is founded.

Friday 18, 1861:

Georgia joins the Confederacy.

Tuesday 18, 1701:

Frederick I becomes King of Prussia.

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