18th July, 64 AD Great fire of Rome began.
According to Wikipedia, "The Great Fire of Rome was an urban fire that started on the night between 18 and 19 July in the year 64 AD. It caused widespread devastation, before being brought under control after six days. In response to the accusations that he was responsible for the fire, Emperor Nero blamed the devastation on the Christian community in the city, initiating the empire's first persecution against the Christians.
18th July, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born.
18th July, 2014, Nigeria, Many people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram militants raided the town of Damboa with substantial parts of the town including the market burnt down.
18th July, 2012, Kim Jong-un was officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and was given the rank of Marshal in the Korean's People Army.
18th July, 2013, Detroit, Michigan, files for bankruptcy to become the largest US municipal bankruptcy at $18.5 Billion.
18th July, 2014, Nigeria, Many people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram militants raided the town of Damboa with substantial parts of the town including the market burnt down.
18th July, 2015, Nigeria, Sallah Tragedy: two female suicide bombers kill nine, injure 18 in Yobe.
Buhari sacks Civil Defence Corps’boss, appoints replacement.
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