Friday, September 18, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name days: Nadège, Nadia, Ariane
Astrological sign: Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Festivals and international days on September 18:
- Chile Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)
- International Equal Pay Day
- Chile Independence Day
See also: September 17 - September 19 - All days of 2026
September 9-26: Men's EuroVolley, European volleyball championship in Bulgaria, Finland, Romania and Italy
September 17-20: Feria des Vendanges de Nîmes (France)
September 18, 1794: In France, the first separation of Church and State is established by decree of 2 Sansculottides Year II. It would be confirmed on February 21, 1795 (3 Ventôse Year III) by the decree on freedom of worship.
September 18, 1947: Inauguration of the Voie de la Liberté (Liberty Road), a route commemorating the Allied victory and the liberation of France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Marked by a series of milestone markers, it traces the route followed by General Patton's American army.
September 18, 1981: In France, the National Assembly votes on the law abolishing the death penalty, presented the previous day by Robert Badinter: 363 votes in favor, 117 against.
September 18, 2014: A referendum on Scottish independence concludes in favor of remaining in the United Kingdom.