Why is the Great Fire of Moscow notable in history?

It burned out after five days in 1812, destroyed 75 percent of Moscow, and killed 12,000 people. The entry highlights it as one of the major historical events for the date.

What happened in the Mukden Incident mentioned in the history listing?

In 1931, Japanese forces detonated a small quantity of dynamite near a railway line owned by Japan’s South Manchuria Railway. The entry says this was done to create a pretext for the invasion of Chinese Manchuria.

FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026

Q: What events are listed in the Sept. 18, 2026 Today in History entry?

The entry lists historical events from 1811, 1812, 1873, 1914, 1931, 1947, and 1976. They include the conquest of Java, the Great Fire of Moscow, the collapse of Jay Cooke & Co, the Irish Home Rule Bill receiving Royal Assent, the Mukden Incident, the CIA’s creation, and Mao Zedong’s funeral.

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Summary

Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 is presented as a Today in History entry listing several past events from 1811 to 1976. It notes the British East India Company conquest of Java, the Great Fire of Moscow, the collapse of Jay Cooke & Co, the Irish Home Rule Bill receiving Royal Assent, the Mukden Incident, the CIA’s official creation, and Mao Zedong’s funeral in Beijing.

Key Facts

In 1811, a British East India Company force led by Baron Minto conquered Java, then part of the Dutch East Indies.
The Great Fire of Moscow ended in 1812 after five days, destroyed 75 percent of the city, and killed 12,000 people.
In 1873, government bond agent Jay Cooke & Co collapsed, triggering panic on Wall Street and the start of the Panic of 1873 and the Long Depression.

Published Sep 17, 2026 2:12 pm KST

1811-British East India Company force led by Baron Minto conquers Java, then part of the Dutch East Indies. Stamford Raffles is appointed lieutenant-governor.

1812-Great Fire of Moscow burns out after five days, destroys 75% of the city and kills 12,000 people

1873-Government bond agent Jay Cooke & Co collapses, causing panic on Wall Street and the start of the Panic of 1873 and the Long Depression

1914-Irish Home Rule Bill receives Royal Assent

1931-Mukden Incident: To create a pretext for the invasion of Chinese Manchuria, Japanese forces detonate a small quantity of dynamite near a railway line owned by Japan's South Manchuria Railway

1947-Central Intelligence Agency officially comes into existence after being established by President Truman in July

1976-Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong's funeral takes place in Beijing, China

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