Let's check it out Historical Events on 18th August :
293 BC -
The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded , starting the institution of
Vinalia Rustica .
1289 - Pope
Nicolaus IV publishes degree "Supra montem "
1541 - A
Portuguese ship drifts ashore in the ancient Japanese province of Higo (modern
day Kumamoto Prefecture ). (Traditional Japanese date : July 27 , 1541)
1564 -
Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente
