June 18 in History
June 18 is the birthday of Kane Parsons (2005) and the anniversary of the death of Tay Keith (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 18, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Eleanor of England, Countess of Bar was born in 1269, while Leo III the Isaurian, Byzantine emperor died in 741.
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Famous people born on June 18
Famous people who died on June 18
2023
Shahzada Dawood (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Pakistani businessman and philanthropist (1975–2023)
2023
Paul-Henri Nargeolet (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
French naval officer and explorer (1946–2023)
2018
Big Van Vader (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
European-American professional wrestler and football player (1955–2018)
2014
Stephanie Kwolek (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American chemist who invented Kevlar (1923–2014)
2013
Michael Hastings (journalist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American journalist and author (1980–2013)
What happened on June 18
- 2023
Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, implodes in the North Atlantic Ocean while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board, including OceanGate co-founder and CEO Stockton Rush.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic spacecraft is launched.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire kills nine firefighters in Charleston, South Carolina.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1, is launched.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984–85 UK miners' strike.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
Space Shuttle program: STS-7, astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran, over her religious beliefs.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology, makes its first flight.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1965
Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 18
- 1269 — Eleanor of England, Countess of Bar (died 1298)
- 1318 — Eleanor of Woodstock (died 1355)
- 1332 — John V Palaiologos, Byzantine Emperor (died 1391)
Died on June 18
- 741 — Leo III the Isaurian, Byzantine emperor (born 685)
- 908 — Zhang Hao, general of Yang Wu
- 1095 — Sophia of Hungary (born c. 1050)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 18
Quick answers
Who was born on June 18? Kane Parsons (2005), Gabi Moura (2004), Evan Mobley (2001).
Who died on June 18? Tay Keith (2026), James Chance (2024), Anouk Aimée (2024).
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