1. In 1730, Frederick County was officially established in Virginia. It was named after Frederick, Prince of Wales, the father of King George III.

2. The Battle of Point Pleasant took place on September 18, 1774. It was the only major battle of Dunmore's War, a conflict between Virginia and the Shawnee and Mingo Indian tribes. The Virginia militia, led by Colonel Andrew Lewis, defeated the Indian forces, which led to a treaty that opened up Kentucky for settlement.

3. On September 18, 1851, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) opened in Lexington, Virginia. It is a state-supported military college that has produced many notable graduates, including George C. Marshall, who served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during World War II and was later Secretary of State.

4. In 1863, the Battle of Shepherdstown was fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It was part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War, and it resulted in a Union victory. The battle is also known as the Battle of Boteler's Ford or the Battle of Blackford's Ford.

5. The University of Virginia (UVA) was founded on September 18, 1819, by Thomas Jefferson. It is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. UVA is known for its historic architecture, research programs, and athletics, especially its men's basketball team.