📅 August 18 in the Time Tunnel
What happened on August 18? Travel back in time and find out — then test yourself with the quiz.
⏳ On this day in history
- 1868During an eclipse, scientist Pierre Janssen saw a mysterious line of light — it turned out to be a new gas, helium
- 1877Asaph Hall discovered Phobos, a moon of Mars
- 1920The 19th Amendment was ratified, giving American women the right to vote
- 1976The Soviet probe Luna 24 landed on the Moon
🎂 Born on August 18
- 🎬 Robert Redford (1936) — actor and director
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August 18 quiz
In what year? ☀️ During an eclipse, scientist Pierre Janssen saw a mysterious line of light — it turned out to be a new gas, helium
In what year? 🌙 Asaph Hall discovered Phobos, a moon of Mars
In what year? 🗳️ The 19th Amendment was ratified, giving American women the right to vote
Which famous person was born on August 18?