1981⚡ Event
First flight of F-117 Nighthawk
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft designed for stealth technology, made its maiden flight.
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What Happened on June 18?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 18 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 18(5)
1983⚡ Event
Execution of Mona Mahmudnizhad
An Iranian teenager and nine other women were hanged in Shiraz for their membership in the Baháʼí Faith.
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1983⚡ Event
Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space
Aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman and third person overall in space.
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1994⚡ Event
Loughinisland massacre
During The Troubles, Ulster Volunteer Force members attacked a crowded bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, killing six people.
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2012⚡ Event
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud appointed Crown Prince
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was appointed the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
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Birthdays on June 18(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Birth of Alen Halilović
Alen Halilović, a Croatian footballer, was born.
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1997🎂 Birth
Birth of Katharina Hobgarski
Katharina Hobgarski, a German tennis player, was born.
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1997🎂 Birth
Birth of Latrell Mitchell
Latrell Mitchell, an Australian rugby league player, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Birth of Choi Ye-won
Choi Ye-won, a South Korean singer and actress, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Birth of Trippie Redd
Trippie Redd, an American rapper, was born.
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Deaths on June 18(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Titan Submersible Implosion Victims
Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion died on this date.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of James Chance
James Chance, an American musician, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée, a French actress, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Yoyong Martirez
Yoyong Martirez, a Filipino basketball player, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Willie Mays
Willie Mays, an American baseball player, died.
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June 18 in History
June 18 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 18
Examples currently recorded for June 18 include First flight of F-117 Nighthawk (1981), Execution of Mona Mahmudnizhad (1983), Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space (1983). View all events →
Birthdays on June 18
People recorded as born on June 18 include Birth of Alen Halilović, Birth of Katharina Hobgarski, Birth of Latrell Mitchell. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 18
Remembered figures who died on June 18 include Titan Submersible Implosion Victims, Death of James Chance, Death of Anouk Aimée. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 18?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 18: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 18?
- One event currently recorded for June 18 is: First flight of F-117 Nighthawk.
- Who was born on June 18?
- People recorded as born on June 18 include Birth of Alen Halilović, Birth of Katharina Hobgarski, Birth of Latrell Mitchell.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 18?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 18.
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