July 18

Thursday 18, 1996:

In an event very similar to the Oklahoma tornado that would occur three years later, an F5 tornado hit the town of Oakfield, Wisconsin.

Wednesday 18, 1984:

1984 - National Crime Authority. Formed, in Australia.

Saturday 18, 1914:

The United States Army's Signal Corps is formed, giving definite status to its air service for the first time.

Friday 18, 1873:

Oscar II of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway in Trondheim

Thursday 18, 1872:

Britain introduces voting by secret ballot.

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