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Major Events of July 2018: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from July 2018 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of July 2018: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jul 2018 Mexican Presidential Election 2018: Mexican voters elected Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as their new President in a significant electoral victory. The election also saw the selection of 128 senators and 500 deputies, marking a substantial political transformation in Mexico.
  • 02 Jul 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue: A dramatic international rescue operation successfully retrieved all 12 boys and their soccer coach from Tham Luang Nang Non Cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand. After being trapped underground for 10 days, the group was found alive, sparking global relief and admiration for the complex rescue efforts.
  • 03 Jul 2018 Catholic Sexual Abuse Case in Australia: Philip Wilson, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, was sentenced for covering up child sexual abuse from the 1970s. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Gregory O'Kelly as Apostolic Administrator with limited powers.
  • 04 Jul 2018 Najib Razak Corruption Charges: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faced multiple charges including abuse of power and criminal breach of trust. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and claimed the government was seeking 'political revenge', marking a significant moment in Malaysia's political corruption investigations.
  • 05 Jul 2018 US-Iran Tensions over JCPOA: Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran emerged after the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Iran threatened to close the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz to shipping if the US reimposed sanctions, signaling potential geopolitical confrontation.
  • 06 Jul 2018 Corruption in Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif Sentencing: A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years imprisonment and an 8 million pound fine. His daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif received a seven-year term and 2 million pound fine, while his son-in-law Muhammad Safdar Awan was sentenced to one year in prison.
  • 07 Jul 2018 North Korea-US Diplomatic Tensions: North Korean state media sharply criticized high-level talks between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean officials, describing the negotiations as 'regrettable' and accusing the United States of making 'unilateral and gangster-like' demands for denuclearization, further highlighting the complex diplomatic relations between the two nations.
  • 08 Jul 2018 Eritrea-Ethiopia Summit: In a historic meeting, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmad and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki convened in Asmara, pledging to restore diplomatic relations and potentially ending decades of conflict between the two nations.
  • 09 Jul 2018 Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Conflict Resolution: Leaders from Eritrea and Ethiopia officially declared an end to their 20-year-old border conflict, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Horn of Africa.
  • 10 Jul 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue: A dramatic international rescue operation saved a group of 12 Thai school children and their soccer coach who were trapped in the Tham Luang cave complex for over two weeks. Despite the successful rescue of all 12 children and their coach, one heroic Thai Navy SEAL diver tragically lost his life during the complex underwater rescue mission.
  • 11 Jul 2018 2018 FIFA World Cup: Croatia Advances to Final: In a thrilling match, Croatia defeated England 2-1 in extra time during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final, securing their first-ever World Cup final appearance against France on July 15.
  • 12 Jul 2018 Argentina Seeks Arrest of Iranian Official: Argentina formally requested Russia's assistance in arresting Ali Akbar Velayati, a former Iranian foreign minister and Ali Khamenei's adviser, in connection with the 1994 Jewish centre bombing.
  • 13 Jul 2018 Russian Intelligence Officers Indicted for Election Interference: Twelve Russian intelligence officers were indicted by the Special Counsel in connection with hacking the Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton's campaign, and state election systems during the 2016 US Presidential election.
  • 14 Jul 2018 DOJ Indicts Russian Officials for DNC Hacking: The U.S. Department of Justice indicted 12 Russian intelligence officials for their involvement in hacking the Democratic National Committee's computer networks during the 2016 presidential election, a significant development in election interference investigations.
  • 15 Jul 2018 2018 FIFA World Cup Final: France won its second World Cup title by defeating Croatia 4-2 in an exciting football match. The victory sparked widespread celebrations across France, but also led to significant public disorder, with two people killed, 45 injured, and 292 people arrested during the festivities.
  • 16 Jul 2018 2018 Helsinki Summit: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a controversial bilateral meeting in Helsinki, Finland, sparking international diplomatic discussions.
  • 17 Jul 2018 Afghanistan Conflict: ISIL and Taliban Attacks: In a series of violent incidents in Afghanistan, an ISIL suicide bomber killed 20 people, including a Taliban commander. Subsequently, the Taliban attacked an Arghistan police checkpoint in Kandahar province, resulting in nine police officers killed, seven injured, and 25 Taliban fighters killed in the ensuing battle.
  • 18 Jul 2018 Google Fined by European Commission for Antitrust Violations: The European Commission imposed a record €4.34 billion fine on Google for violating EU antitrust regulations. The commission claimed that Google abused Android's dominant market position to promote its search engine, effectively stifling competition. Google immediately announced its intention to appeal the decision.
  • 19 Jul 2018 Table Rock Lake Duck Boat Tragedy: A devastating duck boat accident at Table Rock Lake results in at least 17 fatalities, raising serious questions about maritime safety and tourist vessel regulations.
  • 20 Jul 2018 Park Geun Hye Sentenced for Corruption: Former South Korean President Park Geun Hye received an additional eight-year sentence for violating election laws and abusing state funds. This sentencing is part of the ongoing legal proceedings following her impeachment, marking a significant moment in South Korean political accountability.
  • 21 Jul 2018 White Helmets Rescue Operation in Syria: Israel Defense Forces, at the request of Canada and the United States, evacuate 98 White Helmets rescue workers from southwestern Syria into Jordan, with some offered refuge by the UK, Germany, and Canada.
  • 22 Jul 2018 White Helmets Evacuation from Syria: Israeli military, at the request of the U.S. and European countries, evacuated 422 White Helmet volunteers and their families from the Syria-Israel border to Jordan. These rescue workers, who have saved over 100,000 lives, were fleeing advancing Syrian government troops who consider the group a terrorist organization.
  • 23 Jul 2018 Deadly Attica Wildfire in Greece: A catastrophic wildfire in East Attica, Greece, resulted in the tragic loss of 102 human lives. This event was recorded as the deadliest wildfire in Greek history and the second-deadliest wildfire of the 21st century globally, surpassed only by the 2009 Australian bushfires which claimed 180 lives.
  • 24 Jul 2018 Discovery of Ancient Sauropod Species: Researchers from Imperial College London discovered the Lingwulong genus, a subgroup of Sauropods that lived in China approximately 174 million years ago, pushing back the known timeline of this dinosaur group by 15 million years.
  • 25 Jul 2018 Liquid Water Discovery on Mars: Scientists from INAF announced the groundbreaking discovery of a liquid water lake beneath a polar cap on Mars, using the MARSIS radar instrument aboard the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter. This finding has significant implications for understanding potential extraterrestrial life.
  • 26 Jul 2018 Facebook Stock Market Crash: Facebook experienced an unprecedented stock market loss, dropping 20% and losing US$118 billion in a single trading day, marking the first time a stock has lost over $100 billion in one day.
  • 27 Jul 2018 North Korea Returns US Soldier Remains: In a diplomatic gesture on the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, North Korea returned the remains of 55 U.S. soldiers who died during the Korean War, following an agreement between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un at their June summit.
  • 28 Jul 2018 Mass Death Sentence in Egypt: An Egyptian court sentenced 75 supporters of former president Mohammed Morsi to execution in a massive legal case involving over 700 individuals.
  • 29 Jul 2018 Ahed Tamimi Released from Israeli Prison: Ahed Tamimi, a prominent Palestinian teenage activist, was released from an Israeli prison during the ongoing Gaza Border Protests, drawing international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • 30 Jul 2018 Massive Citizenship Crisis in Assam, India: Four million people were excluded from the Assam National Register of Citizens, raising serious concerns about potential deportation and loss of citizenship, highlighting complex issues of identity and belonging in the region.
  • 31 Jul 2018 California Wildfires of 2018: Devastating wildfires swept across California, resulting in at least eight fatalities. The state's emergency funds were significantly depleted, with approximately one-quarter exhausted in the first month of the fiscal year, highlighting the severe environmental and economic impact of the fires.