1917CE
Politics
18th Amendment Passed
The United States Congress passes the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors, leading to Prohibition.
Daily Chronicle
December 18
3 Historical Records
1963CE
Birth
Brad Pitt Born
American actor and film producer who has starred in major films including Fight Club, Ocean's Eleven, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He has won Academy Awards for both acting and producing.
1997CE
Culture
Titanic Film Premieres
James Cameron's epic romance and disaster film 'Titanic' is released in theaters, going on to become the highest-grossing film of its time.