What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Jan 18 ]

1930 - Iconic Wedding of Audrey Hepburn and Andrea Dotti

In 1969, iconic actress Audrey Hepburn wed Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, marking a new chapter in her life filled with love and challenges. Despite welcoming a son, the couple divorced in 1982, leaving behind a lasting legacy of Hepburn's grace and humanitarian spirit.

Audrey Hepburn

1928 - Maya Angelou's Second Marriage to Paul Du Feu

In 1974, famed poet Maya Angelou married Welsh model and writer Paul Du Feu. Their union, while blending creativity and collaboration, concluded in divorce in 1983, yet it highlighted significant moments in Angelou's artistic journey.

Maya Angelou

1827 - The Wedding of Joseph Smith and Emma Hale

On January 18, 1827, Joseph Smith Jr. married Emma Hale in South Bainbridge, New York, forming a partnership that would lead to the founding of the Latter Day Saint movement. Their union faced significant challenges but left a lasting impact on American religious history.

Joseph Smith