Notable people born on July 18

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People born on this day

Nelson MandelaPresident of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist (1918–2013)Born in 1918 · View source ↗1918

John GlennAmerican astronaut and politician (1921–2016)Born in 1921 · View source ↗1921

Hendrik LorentzDutch physicist (1853–1928)Born in 1853 · View source ↗1853

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on July 18, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction21 %

Distance to the Moon379,100 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacCancerTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Bruno of SegniA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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