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On This Day in History: January 18th
January 18th has witnessed importent events throughout history, spanning coronations and political shifts to aviation milestones and cultural controversies. This article details key events that occurred on this date,along with notable birthdays and deaths.
Ancient Events
1701: Frederick I Crowned King in Prussia
With the consent of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, Frederick III, Elector of Brandenburg, crowned himself Frederick I, “King in Prussia” in Königsberg. This marked a pivotal moment in the rise of Prussia as a kingdom. Britannica – Prussia
1871: German Empire Proclaimed
In the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles,Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed German Emperor,formally establishing the German Empire. This event was a direct consequence of the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871),which resulted in the collapse of the Second French Empire under Napoleon III. History.com – German Empire Proclaimed
1911: First Aircraft Landing on a Ship
Eugene Ely, a U.S. test pilot,









