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Major Events of November 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 November 2018 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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

  • 01 Nov 2018 NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Mission Concludes: After an impressive 11-year mission, NASA's Dawn spacecraft exhausted its hydrazine propellant and entered uncontrolled motion around the dwarf planet Ceres, effectively ending its groundbreaking exploration of the asteroid belt.
  • 02 Nov 2018 Assassination of Taliban Ideologue: Maulana Samiul-Haq, a prominent Pakistani senator known as the 'Father of the Taliban', was assassinated by unknown attackers at his residence in Rawalpindi.
  • 03 Nov 2018 Colten Treu Charged with Vehicular Homicide: Colten Treu was charged with vehicular homicide and drug-related offenses after driving into a Girl Scout group collecting trash, killing three scouts and a mother. Treu claimed his passenger was 'huffing Dust Off' and grabbed the steering wheel, causing the accident.
  • 04 Nov 2018 2018 Minya Bus Attack: Egyptian Police Neutralize Militants: Egyptian security forces killed 19 Islamist militants responsible for a deadly attack on Coptic Christians in central Egypt. The operation was a direct response to a terrorist incident that occurred two days prior, targeting a vulnerable religious minority.
  • 05 Nov 2018 Voyager 2 Enters Interstellar Space: NASA's Voyager 2 probe made history by becoming the second human-made object to leave the solar system and enter interstellar space, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and human technological achievement.
  • 06 Nov 2018 2018 United States Midterm Elections: The 2018 United States Midterm Elections were held for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, 39 state governorships, and numerous state and local races. This election was widely seen as a referendum on President Trump's administration.
  • 07 Nov 2018 2018 U.S. Midterm Elections Results: Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives, while Republicans maintained their Senate majority. Nancy Pelosi promised increased oversight of President Trump and defense of key social programs.
  • 08 Nov 2018 Deadliest California Wildfire in History: The Camp Fire began in Plumas National Forest and rapidly spread through Butte County, completely destroying the town of Paradise and resulting in at least 88 fatalities. This catastrophic event marked the most destructive and deadly wildfire in California's recorded history.
  • 09 Nov 2018 California Wildfires: Devastating wildfires swept through California, specifically the Camp Fire in Butte County and the Hill Fire in Ventura. The catastrophic event resulted in at least 11 fatalities and the evacuation of over 150,000 residents, marking one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in California's history.
  • 10 Nov 2018 California Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire Devastation: The town of Paradise, California, suffered catastrophic damage during the Camp Fire, with over 6,700 buildings destroyed. This became California's most destructive wildfire in recorded history. The Camp Fire's death toll rose to 23, while the Woolsey Fire claimed two additional lives.
  • 11 Nov 2018 World War I Centenary Commemoration in Paris: Around 70 world leaders gathered in Paris to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the sacrifices of soldiers.
  • 12 Nov 2018 Camp Fire: California's Deadliest Wildfire: The Camp Fire in Butte County became California's most deadly wildfire in history, with 42 confirmed deaths and 228 people reported missing, highlighting the devastating impact of climate-related disasters.
  • 13 Nov 2018 California Camp Fire Tragedy: The devastating Camp Fire in Butte County, California, claimed 48 lives, with numerous people still reported missing. This was one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California's recent history.
  • 14 Nov 2018 California Camp Fire Tragedy: The devastating Camp Fire in California claimed 56 lives, with the statewide total reaching 59 fatalities. Authorities released names of 130 missing persons, many elderly, raising concerns about potential additional undiscovered casualties.
  • 15 Nov 2018 Khashoggi Murder Sanctions: Saudi Arabia accused five officials of murdering and dismembering journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In response, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on 17 Saudi officials, though notably excluding Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, signaling a complex diplomatic response to the international incident.
  • 16 Nov 2018 California Camp Fire Tragedy: The devastating Camp Fire in California continued to claim lives, with the death toll rising to 71 statewide. Over 1,000 people remained missing or unaccounted for, making this one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California's history.
  • 17 Nov 2018 Yellow Vest Protests Erupt in France: Massive demonstrations by the Gilets jaunes (Yellow Vest movement) against fuel taxes swept across France, with hundreds of thousands blocking roads. The protests turned violent, resulting in one fatality and over 200 injuries.
  • 18 Nov 2018 Escalating Ebola Crisis in Congo: The Ebola outbreak in Congo continued to worsen, with the death toll rising to 213 and 358 confirmed cases. Health workers faced significant challenges in accessing infected areas due to increasing violence in the region.
  • 19 Nov 2018 NASA Selects Jezero Crater for Mars 2020 Rover Landing: NASA has chosen the Jezero crater on Mars as the landing site for its 2020 Mars rover mission. This scientifically significant location was once a large lake and potentially contains crucial evidence of ancient microbial life, making it a prime target for exploring Mars' potential past habitability.
  • 20 Nov 2018 Yellow Vest Protests in France: The fourth day of France's Yellow Vest protests against fuel taxes saw approximately 10,000 demonstrators blocking roads throughout the country, reflecting significant public discontent with government economic policies.
  • 21 Nov 2018 Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis: Save the Children released a harrowing report estimating that 85,000 children have died from starvation as a consequence of the ongoing Yemeni Civil War, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
  • 22 Nov 2018 Brexit Negotiations Progress with Potential Complications: European Council President Donald Tusk announced an agreement in principle on a political arrangement for Brexit. However, Spain has threatened to vote against the agreement unless new guarantees regarding Gibraltar are provided, potentially complicating the negotiation process.
  • 23 Nov 2018 Karachi Chinese Consulate Attack: A coordinated terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi, Pakistan resulted in four fatalities. Three attackers were also killed during the assault. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the incident, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and separatist movements.
  • 24 Nov 2018 Brexit Negotiations: Gibraltar Agreement: The UK and Spain reached a significant agreement regarding Gibraltar, with Spain lifting its threat to boycott the Brexit summit. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed 'sufficient guarantees' for future decisions on Gibraltar.
  • 25 Nov 2018 Brexit Deal Approved by EU Leaders: European Union leaders officially approved the Brexit withdrawal agreement during a summit held in Brussels, marking a significant milestone in the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
  • 26 Nov 2018 Kerch Strait Incident: Tensions escalated between Russia and Ukraine as Russia requested an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting. The Kerch Strait was reopened for commercial shipping, and Ukraine declared martial law in 10 oblasts for 30 days following a maritime confrontation.
  • 27 Nov 2018 Serial Killer Samuel Little Linked to 90 Additional Murders: Convicted murderer Samuel Little was confirmed to be connected to 90 more murders of women after providing detailed confessions, revealing the extensive scope of his criminal activities.
  • 28 Nov 2018 Tehran Conference of World War II Leaders: On November 28, 1943, a pivotal World War II meeting began in Tehran, bringing together U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Josef Stalin to discuss war strategy and post-war global arrangements.
  • 29 Nov 2018 Russia-Ukraine Maritime Tensions: Escalating maritime tensions between Russia and Ukraine emerged as Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan reported that Russian forces were blocking Ukrainian ports in Berdiansk and Mariupol. President Petro Poroshenko requested NATO intervention to patrol the Sea of Azov.
  • 30 Nov 2018 Death of President George H.W. Bush: Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush passed away at 10:10 PM CST due to complications from Parkinsonism, marking the end of a significant political era and honoring a statesman who played a crucial role in late 20th-century global politics.