1. On July 18, 1936, the Detroit Tigers played their first night game at Briggs Stadium, now known as Tiger Stadium. They faced off against the St. Louis Browns and won 4-1. The game was historic as it was the first night game played in the American League.

2. In 1943, the Michigan State Police was officially established on July 18 under the leadership of Governor Harry F. Kelly. The force was created to provide a professional, well-trained law enforcement agency to serve and protect the citizens of Michigan.

3. July 18, 1925, was the birthdate of Earl Morrall, a former NFL quarterback who played for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1964. Morrall also played for a number of other teams, including the Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins, and New York Giants, throughout his career.

4. The Battle Creek Sanitarium, founded by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, was destroyed by fire on July 18, 1902. The sanitarium was known for treating patients with health-related issues and had become a popular destination for the wealthy and famous, including Henry Ford and Amelia Earhart.

5. On July 18, 1918, a tornado struck the city of Flint, Michigan, causing extensive damage and claiming the lives of more than 100 people. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather that swept through the Midwest, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.