June 18: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

June 18^th observes International Panic Day and Splurge Day.

We are now on day 169 out of 365, and have 196 days left of the year.

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 interesting facts about June 18^th 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.

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2015

Pope Francis blamed Global warming on “human selfishness”.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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1969

Western movie “The Wild Bunch” was released.

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1967

Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.

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1940

Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous “Finest Hour” speech in the House of Commons.

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1815

Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.

This defeat ended Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French.

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1812

US President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.

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860

The Rus’ Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople on this day.

The Rus' Khaganate, also known as Russkiy Kaganate, is the name given to the people who lived in Eastern Europe during the 8th century. This century was not well documented in this part of the world, but Constantinople's siege is well written about. It is known as the only major military expedition at the time by the Rus' Khaganate.

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