September 18th is celebrated as Cheeseburger Day and Respect Day.
Today marks day 261 of the year, and we have 104 days remaining in 2025.
From exploration & construction to films and celebrities, this day has certainly been an interesting one in history. Here we’ll look at some important events that happened on this day throughout history.
Did you know that on this day, September 18, 1793, President George Washington marked the location for the Capitol Building in Washington DC? He would then return periodically to oversee construction himself.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 18th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on September 18 in history? Keep reading to find out!
The award-winning drama movie “A Streetcar Named Desire” was released in the US.
The movie was based on playwright Tennessee Williams's 1947 play of the same name. Both were highly regarded and award-winning, so in 1958, 20th Century Fox showcased a reissue of the film, which grossed $700,000.
Tiffany & Co was founded by Charles Tiffany and John Young in Brooklyn, Connecticut.
Tiffany and Young first founded the company as a stationary and "fancy goods" store with a $1000 loan from Tiffany's father. Only in 1853, when Charles Tiffany took complete control of the company, it began to emphasize the sale of high-end jewelry.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Aidan Gallagher? See what other famous people were born on this day.
Age
22 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1971
Jada Pinkett Smith
American Actress
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Maryland, USA
1973
James Marsden
American Actor
Age
52 years old
Born IN
Oklahoma, USA
1993
Patrick Schwarzenegger
American Actor
Age
32 years old
Born IN
California, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on September 18th, your zodiac sign is Virgo.
Virgo is an earth sign that’s represented by the Virgin. Although, it’s not necessarily to do with sexual virginity, but rather more to do with this sign’s dedication to the clearness of the mind and purity.
People born during September have the Sapphire birthstone. Did you know that the ancient Persians believed the earth sat on a giant sapphire, which was the reason why the sky is blue?
People born on this day were likely conceived on or around December 26 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on September 18th, 2025, will likely be due around June 11th, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, September 18th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1942 — 1970
Jimi Hendrix
American Musician Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942. He died on this day in 1970, at age 27 in England, UK.
Quotes
Here are the most famous or noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.
1896
“A happy man is too satisfied with the present to think too much about the future.”
Albert Einstein
(German Physicist)
1888
“The more I think about it the more I feel that there’s nothing more genuinely artistic than to love people.”
Vincent van Gogh
(Dutch Painter)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
United States
National Cheeseburger Day
No one can agree on who invented the first cheeseburger. Whoever it was, it first appeared on the scene in the 1920s. None of that really matters now, though; all that matters is that we eat cheeseburgers and thank this mystery inventor today on National Cheeseburger Day!
United States
National Respect Day
Wouldn’t life be wonderful if we all showed a little bit of respect instead of judging each other? National Respect Day was created to inspire us all to do just that, so spend some time today thinking about how you can change your ways to respect the people around you.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Halloween
43 days
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Veterans Day
54 days
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Thanksgiving
70 days
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Christmas Day
98 days
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New Year's Day
105 days
