What Happened on July 23, 2018

Historical Events

  • "Sabrina" by Nick Drnaso becomes 1st graphic novel named to Longlist for Man Booker Prize (best fiction written in English)
  • 250,000 doses of vaccines for children produced by a firm in China faulty according to reports in China
  • Dam collapses while under construction in Attapeu province, Laos, killing at least 20 with more than 100 missing
  • Environmental reports finds China on track to reach new emission targets, but carbon dioxide emissions risen - 9.2 billion metric tons in 2017, more than US and Europe combined
  • International Monetary Fund predicts inflation of 1 million percent in Venezuela by end of 2018
  • Japan records its highest ever temperature at 41.1 degrees (105.98F) in Kumagaya
  • Slum homes for 30,000 people demolished to make way for a dual carriage way in Nairobi, Kenya

About July 23, 2018

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake