Titan (submersible)
The Titan submersible imploded during a dive to the RMS Titanic wreck, killing all five people aboard.
What happened on June 18
29 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1757 to 2026.
Standout on June 18
2023
Titan (submersible)
The Titan submersible imploded during a dive to the RMS Titanic wreck, killing all five people aboard.
About June 18
June 18 is the 169th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 169 of 365 (170 in leap years)196 days left in the year (196 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Thursday in 2026, Friday in 2027, Sunday in 2028, Monday in 2029, Tuesday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 25 of 2026 · Q2
- Zodiac sign
- ♊ Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
- Season
- Spring in the north · Autumn in the south
- June birthstone
- Pearl / Alexandrite / Moonstonepurity, balance and new beginnings
- June birth flower
- Rose / Honeysucklelove, passion and devoted affection
- Next occurrence
- In 234 days
- Roman numerals
- XVIII.VIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 30thAlen Halilović1996
- 30thNiki Wories1996
- 25thEvan Mobley2001
- 20thKazakhstan2006
- 10thJeppiaar2016
June 18 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Jeppiaar
- 25 years ago2001
- Evan Mobley
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on June 18 — ages this year
- 2005Kane Parsonsturns 21
- 2004Gabi Mouraturns 22
- 2001Evan Mobleyturns 25
- 1999Trippie Reddturns 27
- 1999Arin (singer)turns 27
- 1997Katharina Hobgarskiturns 29
Historical events 29
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
2018 Osaka earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka.
Salman of Saudi Arabia
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was appointed the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic spacecraft is launched.
Charleston Sofa Super Store fire
The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire kills nine firefighters in Charleston, South Carolina.
Kazakhstan
The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.
Propair Flight 420
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
The Troubles
The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six people.
Battle of Orgreave
A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984–85 UK miners' strike.
Mona Mahmudnizhad
Iranian teenager Mona Mahmudnizhad and nine other women were hanged in Shiraz because of their membership in the Baháʼí Faith.
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: STS-7, astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
Space Shuttle Challenger
Aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman and third one overall in space.
Roberto Calvi
Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England.
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology, made its maiden flight.
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union.
British European Airways Flight 548
British European Airways Flight 548 crashed near Staines-upon-Thames less than three minutes after departing from Heathrow Airport in London, killing all 118 people aboard in the worst air accident in the UK.
Jimi Hendrix
American musician Jimi Hendrix burned his guitar on stage at the end of a performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in California.
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam.
Benjamin Britten
English composer Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde was premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival.
Carlos Castillo Armas
Carlos Castillo Armas led a CIA-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, beginning the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état.
United States Air Force
A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129.
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
A Douglas C-124 Globemaster II aircraft crashed just after takeoff from Tachikawa, Japan, killing all 129 people on board.
Egyptian revolution of 1952
The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt.
Columbia Records
Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
World War II
World War II: Charles de Gaulle gave his Appeal of 18 June speech, often considered to be the origin of the French Resistance.
Cadaver Tomb of René of Chalon
The Cadaver Tomb of René of Chalon (pictured) in Bar-le-Duc, France, was designated a monument historique.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin received a manuscript by fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace on natural selection, which encouraged him to publish his own theory of evolution.
Hundred Days
War of the Seventh Coalition: Napoleon fought and lost his final battle, the Battle of Waterloo (depicted), in present-day Belgium.
Third Silesian War
Third Silesian War: The Austrian victory at the Battle of Kolín forced Prussian leader Frederick the Great to give up the Siege of Prague and retreat to Saxony.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Dennis Lloyd
Dennis Lloyd, Israeli musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941)
Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917)
Big Van Vader
Big Van Vader (also known as Vader) American professional wrestler (born 1955)
Jeppiaar
Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (born 1931)
Danny Villanueva
Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937)
Ralph J. Roberts
Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Bernard Mizeki
Christian feast day: Bernard Mizeki (Anglican and Episcopal Church)
Leontius, Hypatius and Theodulus
Christian feast day: Leontius, Hypatius and Theodulus
Osanna of Mantua
Christian feast day: Blessed Osanna of Mantua
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day (International)
Gregorio Barbarigo
Christian feast day: Gregorio Barbarigo
Mark and Marcellian
Christian feast day: Mark and Marcellian
Elisabeth of Schönau
Christian feast day: Elisabeth of Schönau
Marinos the Monk
Christian feast day: Marina the Monk (Maronite Church, Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria)
Spread across the centuries
- 18th century1
- 19th century3
- 20th century36
- 21st century29
Earliest: Third Silesian War (1757). Most recent: Tay Keith (2026).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about June 18
What day of the year is June 18?
June 18 is the 169th day of the year, with 196 days left after it.
What star sign is June 18?
June 18 falls under Gemini (May 21 – June 20), a air sign ruled by Mercury. The birthstone for the month is Pearl or Alexandrite or Moonstone.
How many things happened on June 18?
We record 77 entries for June 18: 29 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1757 to 2026.
Who was born on June 18?
Kane Parsons (2005) is among the notable births on June 18. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the June 18 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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