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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Languages বাংলা Cymraeg Ελληνικά Français മലയാളം ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Scots ייִדיש 中文 93 more Edit links This page was last edited on 13 May 2018, at 19:08. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Privacy policyAbout WikipediaDisclaimersContact WikipediaDevelopersCookie statementMobile view Portal:Current events From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Edit instructions

Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Fontana 12: Jon Hiseman 10: Dorothy Cotton 9: Françoise Bonnot 9: Murray Fromson 9: Lorraine Gordon 9: Reinhard Hardegen 8: Maria Bueno 8: Anthony Bourdain 8: Eunice Gayson 8: Danny Kirwan 7: David Douglas Duncan 7: Peter Stringfellow 6: Red Schoendienst 6: Mary Wilson 5: Kate Spade 3: Robert Brylewski 3: Frank Carlucci 3: Jerry Hopkins 2: Nick Meglin 1: Eddy Clearwater 1: William Edward Phipps edit section Ongoing conflicts Africa Algeria, Libya and Tunisia Maghreb insurgency Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Democratic Republic of the Congo Kivu conflict ADF insurgency Ituri conflict Lord's Resistance Army insurgency Libya Civil war Mali Northern Mali conflict Somalia Civil war South Sudan Ethnic violence (South Sudanese Civil War) Sudan War in Darfur South Kordofan conflict Sudanese nomadic conflicts Americas Mexico Mexican War on Drugs Peru Internal conflict in Peru Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan War China Xinjiang conflict India Naxalite–Maoist insurgency 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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Fontana 12: Jon Hiseman 10: Dorothy Cotton 9: Françoise Bonnot 9: Murray Fromson 9: Lorraine Gordon 9: Reinhard Hardegen 8: Maria Bueno 8: Anthony Bourdain 8: Eunice Gayson 8: Danny Kirwan 7: David Douglas Duncan 7: Peter Stringfellow 6: Red Schoendienst 6: Mary Wilson 5: Kate Spade 3: Robert Brylewski 3: Frank Carlucci 3: Jerry Hopkins 2: Nick Meglin 1: Eddy Clearwater 1: William Edward Phipps edit section Ongoing conflicts Africa Algeria, Libya and Tunisia Maghreb insurgency Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Democratic Republic of the Congo Kivu conflict ADF insurgency Ituri conflict Lord's Resistance Army insurgency Libya Civil war Mali Northern Mali conflict Somalia Civil war South Sudan Ethnic violence (South Sudanese Civil War) Sudan War in Darfur South Kordofan conflict Sudanese nomadic conflicts Americas Mexico Mexican War on Drugs Peru Internal conflict in Peru Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan War China Xinjiang conflict India Naxalite–Maoist insurgency 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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   About this page • Suggest a headline News about Wikipedia Ongoing events Business 1MDB scandal Turkish currency and debt crisis Culture Weinstein effect Disasters Pacific typhoon season 2018 East Africa floods 2018 lower Puna eruption 2018 Volcán de Fuego eruption Politics Brexit negotiations European migrant crisis (timeline) Nicaraguan protests Qatar diplomatic crisis Rohingya persecution in Myanmar Turkish purges U.S. political sex scandals U.S. Special Counsel investigation (timeline) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal More details – ongoing conflicts edit section Elections and referendums Recent June 3: Slovenia, National Assembly 10: Switzerland, Referendum 14: Cook Islands, Parliament 17: Colombia, President (2nd round) Upcoming June 24: Turkey, President (1st round), Grand National Assembly edit section Trials Recently concluded Australia: Philip Wilson Denmark: Peter Madsen Germany: Hussein Khavari Indonesia: Setya Novanto Philippines: Maria Lourdes Sereno South Korea: Park Geun-hye Spain: La Manada, Gürtel case United Kingdom: Ahmed Hassan United States: Bill Cosby, Sheldon Silver Ongoing Cambodia: Kem Sokha, Mu Sochua Estonia: Edgar Savisaar Germany: Beate Zschäpe Guatemala: Otto Pérez Molina, Roxana Baldetti, Juan Carlos Monzón and others Israel: Faina Kirschenbaum Malaysia: Siti Aisyah and Đoàn Thị Hương Philippines: Leila de Lima Spain: Bárcenas affair United States: Fat Leonard scandal International ICC: Laurent Gbagbo Upcoming Australia: George Pell Canada: Alek Minassian Egypt: Mohamed Morsi Guatemala: Alvaro Colom, Manuel Baldizón, Juan Alberto Fuentes Iran: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Philippines: Andal Ampatuan Jr., Jovito Palparan Romania: Liviu Dragnea South Africa: Jacob Zuma Spain: Jordi Pujol Ukraine: Roman Nasirov United Kingdom: Football sex abuse scandal United States: Patrick Ho, Paul Manafort, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Sayfullo Saipov, Turpin case, Dean Skelos Zimbabwe: Ignatius Chombo edit section Sport Association football 2018 FIFA World Cup 2018 UEFA Super Cup 2018 MLS season 2018–19 UEFA Champions League Women's association football 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 2018 NWSL season Baseball 2018 MLB season 2018 NPB season 2018 NCAA Division I Basketball 2018 WNBA season Golf 2018 PGA Tour 2018 European Tour 2018 LPGA Tour 2018 PGA Tour Champions 2018 Ladies European Tour Motorsport 2018 Formula One Championship 2018 World Rally Championship 2018 MotoGP 2018 IndyCar Series 2018 NASCAR Cup Series 2018 Supercars Championship Rugby league 2018 NRL season 2018 State of Origin series 2018 Super League Rugby union 2018 Super Rugby season Tennis 2018 ATP World Tour 2018 WTA Tour 2018 Davis Cup (World Group) 2018 Fed Cup (World Group) Other sports seasons 2018 AFL season 2018 CFL season 2018 international cricket season 2017–18 figure skating season More details – current sports events edit section Recent deaths June 2018 16: Martin Bregman 16: Gennady Rozhdestvensky 15: Enoch zu Guttenberg 15: Leslie Grantham 15: Matt Murphy 14: Stanislav Govorukhin 13: Anne Donovan 13: D. J. Fontana 12: Jon Hiseman 10: Dorothy Cotton 9: Françoise Bonnot 9: Murray Fromson 9: Lorraine Gordon 9: Reinhard Hardegen 8: Maria Bueno 8: Anthony Bourdain 8: Eunice Gayson 8: Danny Kirwan 7: David Douglas Duncan 7: Peter Stringfellow 6: Red Schoendienst 6: Mary Wilson 5: Kate Spade 3: Robert Brylewski 3: Frank Carlucci 3: Jerry Hopkins 2: Nick Meglin 1: Eddy Clearwater 1: William Edward Phipps edit section Ongoing conflicts Africa Algeria, Libya and Tunisia Maghreb insurgency Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Democratic Republic of the Congo Kivu conflict ADF insurgency Ituri conflict Lord's Resistance Army insurgency Libya Civil war Mali Northern Mali conflict Somalia Civil war South Sudan Ethnic violence (South Sudanese Civil War) Sudan War in Darfur South Kordofan conflict Sudanese nomadic conflicts Americas Mexico Mexican War on Drugs Peru Internal conflict in Peru Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan War China Xinjiang conflict India Naxalite–Maoist insurgency Insurgency in Northeast India India and Pakistan Kashmir conflict Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines Moro conflict Cross border attacks in Sabah Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Papua conflict Myanmar Internal conflict in Myanmar Kachin conflict Karen conflict Northern Rakhine State clashes Pakistan War in North-West Pakistan Balochistan conflict Philippines CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion Thailand South Thailand insurgency Europe Armenia and Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Georgia Abkhaz–Georgian conflict Georgian–Ossetian conflict Russia Chechen–Russian conflict North Caucasus insurgency Ukraine War in Donbass Russian military intervention in Ukraine Middle East Egypt Sinai insurgency Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria Arab–Israeli conflict Iran Iran–PJAK conflict Iraq American-led intervention in Iraq Iranian intervention in Iraq Iraq and Syria (map) Military intervention against ISIL Israel and Lebanon Israeli–Lebanese conflict Israel and Palestine Gaza–Israel 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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Fontana 12: Jon Hiseman 10: Dorothy Cotton 9: Françoise Bonnot 9: Murray Fromson 9: Lorraine Gordon 9: Reinhard Hardegen 8: Maria Bueno 8: Anthony Bourdain 8: Eunice Gayson 8: Danny Kirwan 7: David Douglas Duncan 7: Peter Stringfellow 6: Red Schoendienst 6: Mary Wilson 5: Kate Spade 3: Robert Brylewski 3: Frank Carlucci 3: Jerry Hopkins 2: Nick Meglin 1: Eddy Clearwater 1: William Edward Phipps edit section Ongoing conflicts Africa Algeria, Libya and Tunisia Maghreb insurgency Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Democratic Republic of the Congo Kivu conflict ADF insurgency Ituri conflict Lord's Resistance Army insurgency Libya Civil war Mali Northern Mali conflict Somalia Civil war South Sudan Ethnic violence (South Sudanese Civil War) Sudan War in Darfur South Kordofan conflict Sudanese nomadic conflicts Americas Mexico Mexican War on Drugs Peru Internal conflict in Peru Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan War China Xinjiang conflict India Naxalite–Maoist insurgency 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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   About this page • Suggest a headline News about Wikipedia Ongoing events Business 1MDB scandal Turkish currency and debt crisis Culture Weinstein effect Disasters Pacific typhoon season 2018 East Africa floods 2018 lower Puna eruption 2018 Volcán de Fuego eruption Politics Brexit negotiations European migrant crisis (timeline) Nicaraguan protests Qatar diplomatic crisis Rohingya persecution in Myanmar Turkish purges U.S. political sex scandals U.S. Special Counsel investigation (timeline) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal More details – ongoing conflicts edit section Elections and referendums Recent June 3: Slovenia, National Assembly 10: Switzerland, Referendum 14: Cook Islands, Parliament 17: Colombia, President (2nd round) Upcoming June 24: Turkey, President (1st round), Grand National Assembly edit section Trials Recently concluded Australia: Philip Wilson Denmark: Peter Madsen Germany: Hussein Khavari Indonesia: Setya Novanto Philippines: Maria Lourdes Sereno South Korea: Park Geun-hye Spain: La Manada, Gürtel case United Kingdom: Ahmed Hassan United States: Bill Cosby, Sheldon Silver Ongoing Cambodia: Kem Sokha, Mu Sochua Estonia: Edgar Savisaar Germany: Beate Zschäpe Guatemala: Otto Pérez Molina, Roxana Baldetti, Juan Carlos Monzón and others Israel: Faina Kirschenbaum Malaysia: Siti Aisyah and Đoàn Thị Hương Philippines: Leila de Lima Spain: Bárcenas affair United States: Fat Leonard scandal International ICC: Laurent Gbagbo Upcoming Australia: George Pell Canada: Alek Minassian Egypt: Mohamed Morsi Guatemala: Alvaro Colom, Manuel Baldizón, Juan Alberto Fuentes Iran: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Philippines: Andal Ampatuan Jr., Jovito Palparan Romania: Liviu Dragnea South Africa: Jacob Zuma Spain: Jordi Pujol Ukraine: Roman Nasirov United Kingdom: Football sex abuse scandal United States: Patrick Ho, Paul Manafort, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Sayfullo Saipov, Turpin case, Dean Skelos Zimbabwe: Ignatius Chombo edit section Sport Association football 2018 FIFA World Cup 2018 UEFA Super Cup 2018 MLS season 2018–19 UEFA Champions League Women's association football 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 2018 NWSL season Baseball 2018 MLB season 2018 NPB season 2018 NCAA Division I Basketball 2018 WNBA season Golf 2018 PGA Tour 2018 European Tour 2018 LPGA Tour 2018 PGA Tour Champions 2018 Ladies European Tour Motorsport 2018 Formula One Championship 2018 World Rally Championship 2018 MotoGP 2018 IndyCar Series 2018 NASCAR Cup Series 2018 Supercars Championship Rugby league 2018 NRL season 2018 State of Origin series 2018 Super League Rugby union 2018 Super Rugby season Tennis 2018 ATP World Tour 2018 WTA Tour 2018 Davis Cup (World Group) 2018 Fed Cup (World Group) Other sports seasons 2018 AFL season 2018 CFL season 2018 international cricket season 2017–18 figure skating season More details – current sports events edit section Recent deaths June 2018 16: Martin Bregman 16: Gennady Rozhdestvensky 15: Enoch zu Guttenberg 15: Leslie Grantham 15: Matt Murphy 14: Stanislav Govorukhin 13: Anne Donovan 13: D. 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Fontana 12: Jon Hiseman 10: Dorothy Cotton 9: Françoise Bonnot 9: Murray Fromson 9: Lorraine Gordon 9: Reinhard Hardegen 8: Maria Bueno 8: Anthony Bourdain 8: Eunice Gayson 8: Danny Kirwan 7: David Douglas Duncan 7: Peter Stringfellow 6: Red Schoendienst 6: Mary Wilson 5: Kate Spade 3: Robert Brylewski 3: Frank Carlucci 3: Jerry Hopkins 2: Nick Meglin 1: Eddy Clearwater 1: William Edward Phipps edit section Ongoing conflicts Africa Algeria, Libya and Tunisia Maghreb insurgency Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Democratic Republic of the Congo Kivu conflict ADF insurgency Ituri conflict Lord's Resistance Army insurgency Libya Civil war Mali Northern Mali conflict Somalia Civil war South Sudan Ethnic violence (South Sudanese Civil War) Sudan War in Darfur South Kordofan conflict Sudanese nomadic conflicts Americas Mexico Mexican War on Drugs Peru Internal conflict in Peru Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan War China Xinjiang conflict India Naxalite–Maoist insurgency 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Worldwide current events Sports events Topics in the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article June 18, 2018 (Monday) edithistorywatch Law and crime Corruption in Spain, Nóos case Iñaki Urdangarin, brother-in-law of King Felipe VI of Spain, enters prison to serve the sentence of almost 6 years for the Nóos case. (La Vanguardia) June 17, 2018 (Sunday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Boko Haram insurgency Twin suicide bombings in Damboa, Nigeria, leave at least 31 people dead. The explosions are reportedly followed by rockets fired from outside the town. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Osaka earthquake A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Osaka, Japan, at 7:58 a.m. local time (22:58 UTC). At least two people have been killed and several are transported to hospitals with injuries. Electrical services are disrupted citywide, affecting 170,000 buildings. (NHK) Law and crime Wynn Resorts Ltd. says that two board members, including one investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Chief Executive Steve Wynn, will leave their posts after Elaine Wynn, the company's largest shareholder, presses for additional board changes. (The Wall Street Journal) A shooting takes place at the Art All Night art festival in Trenton, New Jersey. A suspect is killed and 20 other people injured. (Fox News via MSN) Politics and elections Colombian presidential election, 2018 Iván Duque wins the second round presidential election to become the new President of Colombia. (BBC) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup In an upset victory, Mexico beats Germany 1–0, handing them their first opening loss in a World Cup since 1982. (TSN) June 16, 2018 (Saturday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Al Hudaydah Saudi Arabian-led coalition troops seize control of Hodeida International Airport in Al Hudaydah after driving out Houthi forces. Around 280 people have been reportedly killed in the last four days inside the Yemeni port city. (Sky News) The government of Papua New Guinea declares a state of emergency and suspends the government of Southern Highlands Province following post-election riots in the provincial capital of Mendi. (ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2018 lower Puna eruption The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency states that the eruption of lower Puna has destroyed 467 homes in total. (Upi) At least 17 people are killed in a stampede at a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela. The stampede was reportedly triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off during a brawl. Seven people have been arrested. (BBC) Politics and elections Macedonia naming dispute The coalition government of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survives a vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition party over a deal to end the dispute. (AP) Science and technology A missing Indonesian woman's body is found inside a python, being one of only two fully documented cases of a human being consumed by a snake. (The Hindu) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup, Iceland at the FIFA World Cup First time qualifier Iceland holds off a late charge from two-time champion Argentina and comes away with a 1-1 draw in the opening World Cup matches for both countries. (ESPN) June 15, 2018 (Friday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks War in North-West Pakistan The Afghan Ministry of Defense reports that Mullah Fazlullah, the emir of the Pakistani Taliban, was killed in Kunar province by an U.S. drone strike two days prior on June 13. (NBC News) Business and economy 2018 China–United States trade war The United States imposes a 25% tariff on goods imported from China worth $50 billion, set to come into effect on July 6, and accuses Beijing of "intellectual copyright theft". (BBC) (Business Insider via AOL) China responds with an additional tariff of 25% on $34 billion of U.S. goods, to come into effect on July 6, and tariffs on other goods to be announced at a later date. (BBC) American Airlines, after cancelling 275 of its regional carrier PSA Airlines's scheduled flights on Thursday, cancels another 400 today at Charlotte Douglas International Airport because of a "technical issue." (Fox News) Disasters and accidents The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland suffers "extensive damage" after it catches on fire. No casualties are reported. (BBC) Health and environment Kellogg's issues a voluntary recall of Honey Smacks amid fears of salmonella contamination, with affected areas including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and some parts of French Polynesia. (BBC) Law and crime Special Counsel investigation (2017–present) Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has his bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses, and is sent to jail to await his trial for foreign lobbying charges. (CNN) (The New York Times) Kidnapping of Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle makes another appearance in court along with his lawyers to set a trial date. (Ottawa CTV News) Sports Boris Becker, who was once the highest ranked men's singles tennis player in the world, has claimed diplomatic immunity from a bankruptcy claim by private bankers Arbuthnot Latham, based on his role as a sports attaché to the European Union from the Central African Republic. (Reuters) 2018 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick achieving Portugal's 3–3 draw against Spain. (Reuters) June 14, 2018 (Thursday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Turkish general election, 2018 Three people are killed and eight wounded in Suruç, Turkey, after election campaigning turned into riots. (Reuters via MSN) Arts and culture Cinema of Saudi Arabia The Message is the first Arabic film commercially screened in Saudi Arabia. (Quartz) Demography of Japan Japan lowers the age of adulthood from 20 to 18, with the changes coming into effect in 2022. The revision to Japan's civil code means that 18-year-olds will be able to marry without their parents' consent, apply for credit cards and loans, and transgender people will be able to have their new gender officially recognised. The change causes confusion and concern regarding the kimono industry and Coming of Age Day. (The Guardian) Business and economy Economy of the European Union The value of the euro falls by one percent after the European Central Bank announces it expects to halve net bond purchases to €15 billion per month from October to December, then end "quantitative easing" by the close of the year, while not raising interest rates. (CNBC) (Reuters) EU countries approve tariffs worth €2.8 billion in retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. (AFP via Yahoo! News) International relations Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Italian Minister of Agriculture Gian Marco Centinaio says the Italian government will not ratify the EU–Canada free-trade agreement since, according to him, the agreement does not provide sufficient protection for Italy's specialty foods. (Reuters) Law and crime Hillary Clinton email controversy The U.S. Department of Justice publishes a 568-page report by Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz on the FBI's handling of its investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. The report is critical of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of being "insubordinate", but finding that his actions were not politically biased. (CBS News) (BBC) Politics and elections Politics of France The Senate of France approves a bill to reform the SNCF railway company. The French state writes off €35 billion of SNCF's €47 billion debt, but remains the sole owner of the joint-stock company with two subsidiaries: operator SNCF Mobility and infrastructure manager SNCF Network. (International Railway Journal) (Reuters) Sports 2018 FIFA World Cup Hosts Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5–0 in the opening match, with two goals by Denis Cheryshev. (BBC Sport) (Reuters via RNZ) June 13, 2018 (Wednesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Battle of Hudaida (2018) Saudi-led coalition forces begin an operation to take control of the Yemeni port city of Al Hudaydah, which has been held by the Houthis since 2015. (BBC News) Business and economy Volkswagen emissions scandal Volkswagen is fined €1 billion by German prosecutors after cheating on diesel particulate emissions testing. (BBC News) International relations South Korea–United States relations South Korea says that it will halt military drills with the United States to help with Korean denuclearization talks. (Channel NewsAsia) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov says that he will not sign off on the naming deal that was announced yesterday by the Prime Minister. This may slow down the naming dispute resolution process. (AP via ABC News) Politics and elections Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns following anti-government protests. (RFE/RL) Spanish Minister of Culture and Sport Màxim Huerta resigns after tax issues, becoming the minister with the shortest time in office in Spain. (Reuters) Sports Canada–Mexico–United States 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The FIFA Congress votes to hold the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with Morocco's World Cup bid coming in second. (BBC Sport) (Sky News) 2018 FIFA World Cup Julen Lopetegui is ousted as coach of Spanish national football team, one day before the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (The Guardian) June 12, 2018 (Tuesday) edithistorywatch Armed conflicts and attacks Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, India–Pakistan relations India states that four soldiers are killed after Pakistan fires shots at Kashmir. (ABC News) Business and economy History of AT&T A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner. (NPR) Tesla announces that it intends to cut 3000 jobs in an attempt to improve profitability. Many of those workers will be offered alternative jobs under the same employer. (BBC) Disasters and accidents 2018 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Bud grows into a category four hurricane with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h) off of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. (CBS News) 2018 lower Puna eruption Hawaiian Airlines warns that the eruption of Kīlauea may hurt bookings and trim revenues. (CNBC) A collision between a river cruise ship and a barge on Russia's Volga River kills at least 11 people. (Deutsche Welle) Health and environment Germany issues a recall of 73,000 eggs from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with fipronil. (BBC) International relations 2017–18 North Korea crisis 2018 North Korea–United States summit, North Korea–United States relations U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un meet for a historic summit on Sentosa Island in Singapore. This marks the first time that the leaders of both countries have met. (BBC) (The Guardian) Both sign a joint statement that North Korea will work towards "complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula", and the U.S. will provide "security guarantees". The two sides agree to recovering and repatriating the remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action. (CBS News) (The Wall Street Journal) (The Washington Post) After the summit, President Trump says that the U.S. will halt joint military exercises with South Korea. (CNN) (BBC) Taiwan–United States relations The United States unveils a new 6.5-hectare (16-acre) complex in Taipei for the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy. (Reuters) Macedonia naming dispute, Greece–Republic of Macedonia relations Greece and the Republic of Macedonia reach a deal to end a 27-year naming dispute between both countries, which would result in Macedonia being officially renamed the Republic of North Macedonia. (BBC) Politics and elections Seattle's city council votes 7–2 to repeal a controversial employer head tax, which was approved a month earlier. (The Guardian) More June 2018 events... Time: 11:28 UTC|Day: 18 June ◀	June 2018	▶ S	M	T	W	T	F	S 1	2 3	4	5	6	7	8	9 10	11	 12  	  13  	  14  	  15  	  16    17  	  18  	19	20	21	22	23 24	25	26	27	28	29	30 More June 2018 events...   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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

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Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

Recently featured: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female Missouri University of Science and Technology alumni Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Archive More featured lists Today's featured picture Sherman-Grant note A 15-cent banknote depicting Union Army generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant, dated 1866 and intended as part of the fractional currency introduced to the United States following the American Civil War. As the portraits of Sherman and Grant for this note were being finalized, Representative Martin Russell Thayer pushed forward legislation specifically stating "that no portrait or likeness of any living person hereafter engraved, shall be placed upon any of the bonds, securities, notes, fractional or postal currency of the United States". As such, the Sherman-Grant note was never issued; examples of this note exist only as specimens.

Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

Recently featured: "all things" Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Happy Chandler Archive By email More featured articles Did you know... Bar-bellied cuckooshrike Bar-bellied cuckooshrike ... that the bar-bellied cuckooshrike (pictured) was initially thought to be a crow? ... that the Washington State Convention Center, which opened 30 years ago today, was built over a section of Interstate 5 in Seattle? ... that junior Turkish aerobic gymnast Ayşe Begüm Onbaşı is nicknamed "Medal Monster" due to the many medals she has won? ... that after Cuba seized the freighter Johnny Express, Manuel Noriega helped negotiate the release of the captain? ... that Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India? ... that actress Jan Pearson's favourite storyline as Holby City character Kath Fox was a love affair with a priest? ... that Tony Christie asked whether this was the way to The World Cup and then declared it "crap"? ... that 9:05 takes only five minutes to finish? Archive Start a new article Nominate an article In the news Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump shaking hands at the North Korea–United States summit Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump A stampede following a tear-gas-canister detonation in a nightclub in Caracas, Venezuela, kills 17 people. Saudi-backed troops begin an attack on Houthi forces in the port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. In association football, FIFA awards hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to a joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump meet (pictured) in Singapore. Ongoing: 2018 FIFA World Cup Recent deaths: Elizabeth Brackett Enoch zu Guttenberg Shujaat Bukhari Arkangel de la Muerte Nominate an article On this day June 18

Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty 618 – Li Yuan (pictured) declared himself to be emperor of a new Chinese dynasty known as Tang, which lasted for three centuries. 1178 – Five Canterbury monks observed what was possibly the formation of the Giordano Bruno crater, a small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. 1812 – The United States declared war against the United Kingdom, officially beginning the War of 1812. 1954 – Carlos Castillo Armas led a Central Intelligence Agency-sponsored invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. 1994 – The Troubles: Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, with assault rifles, killing six. Rogier van der Weyden (d. 1464) · Max Immelmann (d. 1916) · Michael Hastings (d. 2013)

More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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Jump to navigationJump to search Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. 5,668,704 articles in English ArtsBiographyGeographyHistoryMathematicsScienceSocietyTechnologyAll portals From today's featured article Obverse (front) of the medal A Waterloo Medal was designed by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci. Commemorating the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815), the medal was commissioned by the British Government in 1819 on the instructions of George IV while Prince Regent; copies were to be presented to the victorious generals and to leaders of Britain's allies. The Prince Regent and William Wellesley-Pole, Master of the Mint, had been impressed by Pistrucci's models, and gave him the commission. Pistrucci fell from grace at the Royal Mint in 1823 by insisting on his own designs and refusing to copy another designer's work, and he likely concluded he would be sacked when the medal was finished. He delayed completion until 1849, when he submitted the matrices to the Mint. As most of the intended recipients had died by then, and relations with France had improved, the medals were never struck, though modern-day editions have been made for sale to collectors. Pistrucci's designs have been greatly praised by numismatic writers. (Full article...)

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More anniversaries: June 17 June 18 June 19 Archive By email List of historical anniversaries From today's featured list 1921 laureate Albert Einstein 1921 laureate Albert Einstein Nobel laureates in Physics are determined annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to scientists in the various fields of physics. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel (who died in 1896), awarded for outstanding contributions in physics. As dictated by Nobel's will, the award is administered by the Nobel Foundation and awarded by a committee that consists of five members elected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The award is presented in Stockholm at an annual ceremony on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death. Each recipient receives a medal, a diploma and a monetary award prize that has varied throughout the years. (Full list...)

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Banknote: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History)

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