June 18th observes International Panic Day and Splurge Day.
We are now on day 169 out of 365, and have 196 days left of the year.
For those of you who were born on June 18th, your zodiac sign is Gemini.
Today in history was a day of memorable speeches, natural disasters, and wars. If this day is important to you, you’ll love to learn what’s happened on June 18 throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 2005, David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who? This was the Doctor’s tenth incarnation.
Keep reading for more facts about June 18th in history!
What Happened On June 18 In History?
2017
A large landslide triggered a Tsunami in Nuugaatsiaq, Greenland, damaging several villages.
3 adults and 1 child lost their lives in the disaster.
Source
Earthquake Report
2010
Eminem released his 7th studio album “Recovery”.
The album was going to be called "Relapse 2" to follow on from his previous album, but he decided that the music was too different from "Relapse", so he called it "Recovery" instead.
Source
Wikipedia
2005
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
He became the tenth doctor and was seen in the episode "The Parting of the Ways".
Source
Google Books
1996
Police arrested Ted Kaczynski who was accused of being the American terrorist infamously known as the Unabomber.
Between 1978 & 1995 the Unabomber killed 3 people while injuring 23.
Source
CNN
1940
Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous “Finest Hour” speech in the House of Commons.
Source
WinstonChurchill.org
1815
Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
This defeat ended Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French.
Source
Wikipedia
1812
US President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
Source
Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, June 18th 2005, David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who?