What Happened on June 18?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 18
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 18, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Charles Darwin
Year:
1858
Charles Darwin receives a paper from Alfred Russel Wallace that includes nearly identical conclusions about evolution as Darwin's own, prompting Darwin to publish his theory.
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Aletschhorn
Year:
1859
First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps.
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Konstantinos Kanaris
Year:
1822
Konstantinos Kanaris blows up the Ottoman navy's flagship at Chios, killing the Kapudan Pasha Nasuhzade Ali Pasha.
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Napoleonic Wars
Year:
1815
Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher forcing him to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time.
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United States declaration of war on the United Kingdom
Year:
1812
The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812.
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Susan B. Anthony
Year:
1873
Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election.
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Reinsurance Treaty
Year:
1887
The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed.
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The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922)
Year:
1920
The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 18
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 18, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
George Mikan
Year of birth:
1924
George Mikan, American basketball player and coach (died 2005)
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Allan Sandage
Year of birth:
1926
Allan Sandage, American astronomer and cosmologist (died 2010)
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Claude Helffer
Year of birth:
1922
Claude Helffer, French pianist and educator (died 2004)
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Ian Carmichael
Year of birth:
1920
Ian Carmichael, English actor and singer (died 2010)
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Jüri Järvet
Year of birth:
1919
Jüri Järvet, Estonian actor and screenwriter (died 1995)
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Aster Berkhof
Year of birth:
1920
Aster Berkhof, Belgian author and academic (died 2020)
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Paul Eddington
Year of birth:
1927
Paul Eddington, English actor (died 1995)
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Eva Bartok
Year of birth:
1927
Eva Bartok, Hungarian-English actress (died 1998)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 18
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 18, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ethel Barrymore
Year of death:
1959
Ethel Barrymore, American actress (born 1879)
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Edward Brooker
Year of death:
1948
Edward Brooker, English-Australian politician, 31st Premier of Tasmania (born 1891)
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Pedro Armendáriz
Year of death:
1963
Pedro Armendáriz, Mexican-American actor (born 1912)
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Giorgio Morandi
Year of death:
1964
Giorgio Morandi, Italian painter (born 1890)
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Paul Karrer
Year of death:
1971
Paul Karrer, Russian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1889)
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Geki (racing driver)
Year of death:
1967
Geki, Italian race car driver (born 1937)
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Shigematsu Sakaibara
Year of death:
1947
Shigematsu Sakaibara, Japanese admiral (born 1898)
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Florence Bascom
Year of death:
1945
Florence Bascom, American geologist and educator (born 1862)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 18
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 18 around the world.
June 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in the Philippines
Foundation Day (Benguet)
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Human Rights Day (Azerbaijan)
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Public holidays in Cambodia
Queen Mother's Birthday (Cambodia)
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Marina the Monk
Christian feast day: Marina the Monk (Maronite Church, Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria)
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Mark and Marcellian
Christian feast day: Mark and Marcellian
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Gregorio Barbarigo
Christian feast day: Gregorio Barbarigo
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Elisabeth of Schönau
Christian feast day: Elisabeth of Schönau
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