What happened on 18 June in History: If you're curious about today's historical events, you've come to the right source. Each day presents us with a range of significant occurrences that have shaped both Indian and world history. Today, we commemorate several noteworthy events that have taken place on this very day in the past.
Autistic Pride Day
Every year it is observed on 18 June to represent diversity and infinite possibilities. This is a day for patients suffering from autism to come together with their families or caregivers. A day to promote awareness, acceptance and autonomy.
International Picnic Day
International Picnic Day is celebrated on 18 June every year. This is a day to enjoy nature, with your near and dear ones.
1812 - War of 1812 begun
On this day U.S. President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, initiating the War of 1812, which arose chiefly from U.S. grievances over oppressive maritime practices during the Napoleonic Wars.
1815 - Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo, ending 23 years of recurrent warfare between France and the other powers of Europe.
1946 - Goa Liberation Movement
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portuguese in Goa. A road is named after this date in Panjim. It was this movement that liberated Goa from the Portuguese colonial rule.
1956 - The Hindu Succession Act passed
The Hindu Succession Act of the Parliament of India was passed on this day. The law was about the uniform system of inheritance.
1978 - The Karakoram Highway opened today. It is known as the highest paved international road in the world and connects China and Pakistan. The 1,300 km highway is named "Karakoram" as it passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
1980 - Indian "human computer" Shakuntala Devi sets a world record by mentally multiplying two random 13-digit numbers in 28 seconds; She correctly answered that 7,686,369,774,870 × 2,465,099,745,779 = 18,947,668,177,995,426,462,773,730 !
1983 - The first American woman to fly into outer space, Sally Ride, was launched with four other astronauts aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
2006 - Prelate Katharine Jefferts Schori was elected presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, becoming the first woman chosen as a churchwide leader in the 400-year history of the Anglican Communion.
Famous People's Death Anniversay on June 17
1. 1858 - Rani Lakshmibai
Rani Laxmi Bai popularly known as Jhansi ki Rani was born as Manikarnika Tambe in the year 1828 on 19 November. Rani Lakshmibai fought against the British Army and became an inspirational figure in the Indian freedom struggle. She died on 18 June in 1858 due to injuries sustained in a battle against the British forces.
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