November 18

Monday 18, 2002:

Iraq disarmament crisis: United Nations weapons inspectors led by Hans Blix arrive in Iraq.

Thursday 18, 1971:

Hard rock band Led Zeppelin release an untitled album, often dubbed "Led Zeppelin IV," featuring "Rock & Roll," "Stairway to Heaven" and other classic songs.

Sunday 18, 1962:

Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, dies at the age of 77.

Sunday 18, 1928:

Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the second appearances of Cartoon stars Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Monday 18, 1686:

Charles Francois Felix operates on King of France Louis XIV's anal fistula after practicing the surgery on several peasants.