18 octombrie: Două decenii de când alpinistul român Ticu Lăcătușu a doborât recordul mondial: a escaladat cel mai înalt vârf din Himalaya

On October 18, Romanian mountaineer Ticu Lăcătușu made history by climbing the highest peak of the Tsartse massif in the Himalayas. This date also marks the birth of notable figures such as writer Mihail Sebastian and singer Ștefan Bănică Jr. Mihail Sebastian, born in 1907, faced significant challenges due to his Jewish heritage and was posthumously recognized for his literary contributions. He died tragically at 37. Additionally, the article highlights the birth of Chuck Berry in 1926, the death of inventor Thomas Edison in 1931, and the birth of tennis champion Martina Navrátilová in 1956. Other notable mentions include actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and singer Ștefan Bănică Jr., both born on this date.