1946
Birth of American operatic soprano Camilla Williams (1919–2012) — one of the pioneering Black sopranos in U.S. opera houses.
October 18 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 18, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
2021
Death of Slovak coloratura soprano **Edita Gruberová**, renowned for her interpretations of bel canto roles such as Queen of the Night and Zerbinetta.
2021
Death announced of Edita Gruberová in Zürich, Switzerland, at age 74, after an accidental head injury.