October 18th is No Beard Day and Chocolate Cupcake Day.
We made it to day 291 of the year, and there are only 74 days remaining in 2025.
From space to film and TV and disasters and law we have covered it all right here on this special day, October 18th.
Did you know that on this day, October 18, 1929, Canada legally declared women as “persons”? Before this, there was a debate about which “persons” could sit in the senate, and women had been excluded.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about October 18th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on October 18 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Rocksteady Games released the grittiest Batman game to date, Batman: Arkham City.
While initially playable on just Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, a PC version followed a month later. Lauded as the best batman game ever, it won two BAFTA awards - the Action Game Award and an award for Mark Hamill's performance as the Joker.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Zac Efron? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1987
Zac Efron
American Actor
Age
38 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1991
Tyler Posey
American Actor
Age
34 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1979
Ne-Yo
American Singer
Age
46 years old
Born IN
Arkansas, USA
1960
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Belgian Actor
Age
65 years old
Born IN
Brussels, Belgium
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on October 18th shares the zodiac sign of Libra.
Because Libras love to weigh things up, they sometimes judge things too harshly and place themselves in a place of superiority and entitlement.
People born during October have the Pink Tourmaline birthstone. This pink gem helps the wearer fall in line with their heart chakra, meaning they can handle love and emotions positively.
If you were born on this day, you were likely conceived on the week of January 25th in the same year.
A baby that is conceived on October 18, 2025, will be born around July 11, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, October 18th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1847 — 1931
Thomas A. Edison
American Inventor Thomas A. Edison was born on February 11, 1847. He died on this day in 1931, at age 84 in New Jersey, USA.
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
National No Beard Day
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get rid of the fuzz on your face, then look no further! No Beard Day is here to give beardless people a chance to be proud of their smooth chins. So if you’ve got a beard, why not book an appointment with a barber to get a nice clean shave?
United States
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Nothing beats a fresh hot tray of chocolate cupcakes, all lined up in neat little rows just waiting to be snacked on. You could buy some chocolate cupcakes today, but the real fun lies in attempting to bake them yourself - they’ll still taste great even if they don’t look pretty!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Halloween
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas Day
68 days
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New Year's Day
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