Today is Saturday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2025. There are 347 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 18, 1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson after less than two years of marriage. Also on this date: In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he dubbed the “Sandwich Islands.” Related Articles Today in History: January 17, US alcohol prohibition begins Today in History: January 16, riots erupt in Miami after fatal shooting of Black motorcyclist Patty Limerick, CU settle lawsuit over professor’s access to her work at Center for the American West Today in History: January 15, US Airways jet makes emergency landing in Hudson River Today in History: January 14, Lance Armstrong admits to using performance-enhancing drugs In 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B.