44 years since the proposal of :-) and :-( for online communication
On 19 September 1982, at 11:44, Scott E. Fahlman proposed on a Carnegie Mellon University electronic forum the...
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35 years since the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman
On 19 September 1991, German hikers Helmut and Erika Simon saw, near the Tisenjoch pass in the Ötztal Alps, th...
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Sol Campbell turns 52: the England defender who played for Tottenham and Arsenal
Sulzeer Jeremiah Campbell was born in east London, in Newham, on 18 September 1974. At 52, his career remains...
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Jada Pinkett Smith turns 55: a career from “A Different World” to “The Matrix”
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith was born in Baltimore on 18 September 1971. At 55, her public record remains that of...
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UK Seasonal Vaccination Campaign Includes Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Vaccines
The UK autumn–winter 2026 campaign offers eligible people vaccines against flu, COVID-19 and RSV. The aim is t...
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53 years since the two German states and The Bahamas joined the UN
On 18 September 1973 the UN General Assembly admitted the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic R...
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FAA Allows Boeing to Sell 35 More 777F Freighters Under Temporary Waiver
On 17 September the FAA approved a waiver from emissions rules that, from 1 January 2028, would have stopped s...
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119 years since the birth of Edwin McMillan, Nobel laureate and co-discoverer of neptunium
Edwin Mattison McMillan was born in Redondo Beach, California, on 18 September 1907. At 119 years from his bir...
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Why Do Waves Break as They Reach the Shore?
Far from shore a wave mainly carries energy. Water particles move on nearly circular paths as the shape passes...
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176 years since the Fugitive Slave Act expanded the pursuit of people who escaped slavery
On 18 September 1850 the Fugitive Slave Act was enacted as part of the Compromise of 1850. At 176 years’ dista...
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Why Do We Hiccup—and What Happens in the Body?
The “hic” sound is the last step of a reflex, not a speech tic. The diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, cont...
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Kauai Small Businesses Ask Tourists to Return Responsibly After Hurricane Lowell
After Hurricane Lowell on 7 September, Kauai first asked visitors to postpone travel so emergency roads and re...
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274 years since the birth of Adrien-Marie Legendre, a mathematician of the modern era
Adrien-Marie Legendre was born in Paris on 18 September 1752. At 274 years from his birth, his name remains at...
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Early Voting Begins in the US Midterm Elections
In Virginia, in-person early voting for the 3 November 2026 general election began on 18 September and runs, a...
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New US Legal Interpretation Reduces Protection for Endangered Animals Killed Incidentally
In 2026 the US Fish and Wildlife Service changed how it applies “take” under the Endangered Species Act. After...
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European Union Plans Its Own Firefighting Aircraft Fleet
In her 16 September State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan and a...
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1,930 years since Nerva was proclaimed Roman emperor
On 18 September 96, after Domitian was killed in a palace conspiracy, the Senate recognised Marcus Cocceius Ne...
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British Military Families Gain Greater Role in Signing Off Housing Repairs
The UK Ministry of Defence announced on 18 September 2026 a package giving military families a stronger say ov...
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How Can a Hot-Air Balloon Fly?
A hot-air balloon does not rise because smoke pushes it. The principle is buoyancy: surrounding air exerts an...
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UK Temporarily Blocks Export of £4.6 Million Renaissance Sculpture
The UK government has temporarily deferred the export licence for the bronze statuette “Seated Nymph”, attribu...
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US Postal Service Stops Work on Mail-Voting Verification System
US Postmaster General David Steiner said the Postal Service has stopped work on a computer system tied to the...
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Christian Pulisic turns 28: from Hershey to major European clubs
American footballer Christian Pulisic turns 28 on 18 September 2026. His career was built in European leagues,...
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Global Equity Funds Record Largest Outflows in Nine Months
Global equity funds recorded net withdrawals of $23.21 billion in the week ending 16 September 2026, the large...
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How Does an Induction Hob Heat a Pan Without a Flame?
Under the glass of an induction hob there is usually no flame and no glowing element that first heats the air....
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Xenon Pauses New Enrolment in Trials of Experimental Depression Drug
Xenon Pharmaceuticals has temporarily paused enrolment of new patients in Phase III trials of azetukalner for...
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45 years since the decisive vote to abolish the death penalty in France
18 September 2026 marks 45 years since the French National Assembly voted to approve the bill abolishing the d...
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Australian Farmers Warn Immigration Restrictions Could Affect Wheat Harvest
The National Farmers’ Federation warns that pauses and delays in Working Holiday Maker visas are putting farms...
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Why Is a Rainbow Shaped Like an Arc?
A rainbow is not an object hanging in the sky. It appears when sunlight meets many water droplets, with the ob...
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US Government Website Removes Search Tool Based on China's Qwen Model
The Federal Register website, run by the US National Archives, has removed a search tool that used Qwen, an ar...
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52 years since Hurricane Fifi devastated northern Honduras
18 September 2026 marks 52 years since Hurricane Fifi’s impact on Honduras and other parts of Central America....
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UK and Irish Prime Ministers Discuss Trade, Security and EU Relations in Manchester
British prime minister Andy Burnham is hosting Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in Manchester on 18 Septem...
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to Serve Remaining Sentence Under House Arrest
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will be allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence under house...
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