November 18

Tuesday 18, 2003:

The congress of the Communist Party of Indian Union (Marxist-Leninist) decides to merge the party into Kanu Sanyal's CPI(ML).

Monday 18, 2002:

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

Friday 18, 1988:

War on Drugs: US President Ronald Reagan signs a bill into law providing the death penalty for murderous drug traffickers.

Wednesday 18, 1959:

William Wyler's film Ben-Hur premieres at Loew's Theater in New York City.

Friday 18, 1904:

General Esteban Huertas steps down after the government of Panama fears he wants to stage a coup. The Panamanian army is disbanded the next day.