2018 (AD 2018) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 2018 (AD 2018) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 2018 (AD 2018) (17)

  • Aretha Franklin (Died: 2018-08-16) — The "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin defined American music with unparalleled vocal power.
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Died: 2018-08-16) — Indian statesman and poet, served as Prime Minister of India multiple times.
  • Balabhaskar (Died: 2018-10-02) — Pioneering Indian violinist and composer known for promoting fusion music in South India.
  • Billy Graham (Died: 2018-02-21) — Influential American evangelist known for global crusades and ministry.
  • Charles Aznavour (Died: 2018-10-01) — Iconic French and Armenian singer-songwriter, celebrated for his profound voice and lasting musical contributions.
  • Charles K. Kao (Died: 2018-09-23) — Pioneering figure in fibre optics, laying the groundwork for modern global telecommunications.
  • George H. W. Bush (Died: 2018-11-30) — 41st U.S. President (1989-1993); navigated the end of the Cold War and signed NAFTA.
  • John McCain (Died: 2018-08-25) — Long-serving American politician and naval officer known for his maverick status and advocacy for reform.
  • Kim Porter (Died: 2018-11-15) — American actress and model known for her career spanning the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
  • Kofi Annan (Died: 2018-08-18) — Ghanaian diplomat and UN Secretary-General, known for peace efforts and global reform.
  • Mac Miller (Died: 2018-09-07) — Rapper, songwriter, and producer known for his progression through various musical styles.
  • Stan Lee (Died: 2018-11-12) — Pioneering comic book writer who co-created Marvel's most iconic heroes.
  • Stephen Hawking (Died: 2018-03-14) — Pioneering theoretical physicist known for work on black holes and cosmology.
  • Thomas S. Monson (Died: 2018-01-02) — American religious leader and 16th President of the LDS Church (1927–2018).
  • Ursula K. Le Guin (Died: 2018-01-22) — Master of speculative fiction, celebrated for Earthsea and Hainish cycle.
  • V. S. Naipaul (Died: 2018-08-11) — Trinidadian writer celebrated for fiction and non-fiction chronicles of life.
  • XXXTentacion (Died: 2018-06-18) — American rapper known for emo, trap, and SoundCloud rap; a controversial but influential figure.