June 18 in History

Pope Adrian IV & William of Sicily come to terms

Pope Adrian IV & William of Sicily come to terms

Issues labour controls after plague mortality disrupts wages and service

Decides to rereat from Orleans

Henry VII ratifies the marriage between Prince Arthur & Catherine of Aragon

Henry VII ratifies the marriage between Prince Arthur & Catherine of Aragon

Henry VII ratifies the marriage between Prince Arthur & Catherine of Aragon

Henry VIII 1st meets Anne Boleyn, when Thomas Boleyn is created Viscount Rochford

Created Viscount Rochford, Henry VIII 1st meets Anne Boleyn

Created Duke of Richmond

Makes his illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond

Swears Arthur had not consummated their marriage & was a virgin when she married Henry. Appears at the divorce tribunal

Swears Arthur had not consummated their marriage & was a virgin when she married Henry

The Dublin Parliament passes the Crown of Ireland Act declaring Henry VIII King of Ireland.

The Electors of Mainz, Cologne, and Trier had proposed an army of 20,000 men and they had also considered making Maximilian president of the alliance, and on August 30 they announce their adhesion to the Munich agreement

The Electors of Mainz, Cologne, and Trier had proposed an army of 20,000 men and they had also considered making Maximilian president of the alliance, and on August 30 they announce their adhesion to the Munich agreement

The Electors of Mainz, Cologne, and Trier had proposed an army of 20,000 men and they had also considered making Maximilian president of the alliance, and on August 30 they announce their adhesion to the Munich agreement

Opens his 1st Parliament

Defeats the Royalists at Brig O'Dee & captures Aberdeen from the Covenanters

Defeats the Royalists at Brig O'Dee & captures Aberdeen from the Covenanters

Defeats the Royalists at Brig O'Dee & captures Aberdeen from the Covenanters

The Treaty of Berwick ends the 1st Bishops War as Charles is forced to call a truce

Present at the signing of the Treaty with Charles I which ends the 1st Bishops War

The Treaty of Berwick ends the 1st Bishops War

Charles rejects the proposals and defends the established balance of the constitution.

Charles rejects the proposals and defends the established balance of the constitution.

The King rejects Parliament's programme for controlling ministers, religion and the armed forces.

The King rejects Parliament's programme for controlling ministers, religion and the armed forces.

Rupert of the Rhine defeats Parliamentary forces near Dorchester then moves on the capture Bristol

Hampden joins the hurried Parliamentarian pursuit of Prince Rupert's raiding column before the fighting at Chalgrove.

Hampden is mortally wounded in the shoulder during the Parliamentarian cavalry defeat at Chalgrove.

Fairfax takes back Leicester

Monmouth reaches Taunton to an enthusiastic welcome

Tollemache leads the Allied landing force in the failed attack near Brest and is mortally wounded.

Vauban organizes the coastal defences that defeat the Anglo-Dutch landing attempt at Camaret Bay.

Philip concludes an alliance with Pedro II of Portugal.

Louis supports the Franco-Spanish alliance concluded with Portugal.

Pedro II concludes an alliance with Philip V and Louis XIV.

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague. Defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Creates new Brunswick to allow for influx of loyalist British supporters from the USA

Announces to the Assembly that the Jacobins are a state within a state

Announces to the Assembly that the Jacobins are a state within a state.

The parliamentary crisis of 30 Prairial weakened the Directory and reduced Barras's ability to control the political situation.

The crisis of 30 Prairial forced La Revelliere-Lepeaux to resign from the Directory after pressure from the legislative councils.

Kanaris destroys the Ottoman flagship in retaliation for the Chios massacre

Commands a French division during the unsuccessful June assault against Sevastopol's defences.

Leads a French division in the June assault on Russian works and is killed during the attack.

Orders an attack on the Great Redan that fails.

Commands British forces during the unsuccessful assault on the Great Redan on 18 June.

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term

Proposes enfranchising œ6 occupiers in the Boroughs & œ10 occupiers in the counties. Despite Palmerstons electoral proposals legislation is not passed

Herwarth leads the Army of the Elbe into Dresden after Saxon forces evacuate the capital.

The Army of the Elbe occupies Dresden after the Saxon army withdraws into Bohemia.

The Government is defeat by a proposal from Lord Dunkellin

The Government is defeated in Parliament by 11 votes

The Home Rule Bill, defeated in the Commons by 30 votes

The Home Rule Bill, defeated in the Commons by 30 votes

Restrains Dong Fuxiang and keeps channels open with foreign diplomats.

Exonerated of illegally dealing in Marconi shares by a debate in the House of Commons

The plan to attack all fronts is changed as General Evert decides to support Brusilov

Faces rising radical pressure in the Soviet streets.

Bolshevik slogans dominate the mass demonstration.

Speaks for a more radical Soviet policy.

An offensive is launched by Russia against Austria Hungary

Kerensky continues political activity connected with constituent assembly plans.

The Anglo-German Naval Agreement fixed a ratio whereby the total tonnage of the Kriegsmarine was to be 35% of the total tonnage of the Royal Navy on a permanent basis. Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.

The Anglo-German Naval Agreement is signed, a naval agreement between Britain and Germany regulating the size of the Kriegsmarine in relation to the Royal Navy.

This marked the beginning of a series of attempts by Adolf Hitler to improve relations between the two countries, form a pact, and isolate the Soviet Union, while both the Soviet Union and Britain attempted to do the same and isolate Germany

The Anglo-German Naval Agreement fixed a ratio whereby the total tonnage of the Kriegsmarine was to be 35% of the total tonnage of the Royal Navy on a permanent basis.

The Anglo-German Naval Agreement fixed a ratio whereby the total tonnage of the Kriegsmarine was to be 35% of the total tonnage of the Royal Navy on a permanent basis. Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.

The Anglo-German Naval Agreement is signed, a naval agreement between Britain and Germany regulating the size of the Kriegsmarine in relation to the Royal Navy.

This marked the beginning of a series of attempts by Adolf Hitler to improve relations between the two countries, form a pact, and isolate the Soviet Union, while both the Soviet Union and Britain attempted to do the same and isolate Germany

German-British Fleet agreement, the German fleet is set to 35% of the British, supports the revision of the Versailles Treaty and leads to some discomfort between France and Great Britain

German-British Fleet agreement, the German fleet is set to 35% of the British, supports the revision of the Versailles Treaty and leads to some discomfort between France and Great Britain. Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.

German-British Fleet agreement, the German fleet is set to 35% of the British, supports the revision of the Versailles Treaty and leads to some discomfort between France and Great Britain

This marked the beginning of a series of attempts by Adolf Hitler to improve relations between the two countries, form a pact, and isolate the Soviet Union, while both the Soviet Union and Britain attempted to do the same and isolate Germany

Agrees to restrict the fleet to 35% of the Royal Navys & to parity in submarines

German-British Fleet agreement, the German fleet is set to 35% of the British, supports the revision of the Versailles Treaty and leads to some discomfort between France and Great Britain

Designs the ANT-25 used for a nonstop transpolar flight to North America.

Uses his former ministerial experience to scrutinise Ministry of Health policy.

The achievement marks moscow to north america flight as an important Russian scientific milestone.

Says he will only take action against Czech if Britain & France do not intervene

Says he will only take action against Czech if Britain & France do not intervene

Broadcasts to the French people declaring that the War for France is not over

Rommels 7th Panzer Div advances into Cherbourg

Appointed Major General

Appointed Major General

The Government signs a nonaggression Treaty with Germany

Brigadier General Wilhelm Styer directs Colonel James C. Marshall to organise an Army Corps of Engineers district to consolidate atomic bomb development.

An allied pact becomes the United Nations

Molotov receives military assistance & economic aid. A second front is established & atomic research is intensified. An allied pact becomes the United Nations

Molotov gains military assistance & economic aid. A 2nd front is established & atomic research intensified

Molotov gains military assistance & economic aid. A 2nd front is established & atomic research intensified

Holds a rally in the Albert Hall in front of 10,000 French who sing the "Marseillaise"

The Cotentin Peninsular is sealed isolating 4 German Divisions & the port of Cherbourg. The Americans capture Barneville

An attack of St Lo is launched but is slowed down by the Normandy countryside, bocage

Groves orders rapid construction of the S-50 thermal-diffusion plant at Oak Ridge on an exceptionally compressed schedule.

The trial takes place between 18 and 21 June 1945 with foreign press and observers from the United Kingdom and USA present. The date was chosen carefully to be at the same time as a conference on the creation of the Soviet-backed Polish puppet Government was organized

Abdication of Umberto II, the monarchy is abolished by a referendum

Appointed Head of State, acting in a provsional Government

The monarchy is abolished by a referendum

The monarchy is abolished by a referendum. Abdication of Umberto II, the monarchy is abolished by a referendum

Becomes the first President when the monarchy is abolished and a republic proclaimed.

Proclaims the Egyptian republic, changing the state framework for canal sovereignty negotiations.

CIA supported military forces invade Guatemala from Honduras

CIA supported military forces invade Guatemala from Honduras

Faces an attempt by senior Presidium rivals to remove him from the party leadership.

Welcomes US President Dwight Eisenhower to Taiwan and issues a joint communiqué affirming opposition to Communist expansion.

Lee obtained a Soviet hunting license on June 18, 1960, while living and working in Minsk.

Johnson authorises the first B-52 combat strikes under Operation Arc Light

Ryan's Strategic Air Command executes the first B-52 Arc Light mission from Guam

Operation Light I, bombing of Ben Cat Special Zone Viet Cong base, a limited success

Adds stage chaos during The Who's Monterey set.

Smashes his guitar during the Monterey performance.

Perform at the Monterey Pop Festival.

Wins a Conservative majority of 37. The Conservative victory is the biggest upset since 1945. The Conservative Party win 46.4% of votes cast & 330 MPs. Conservatives 330, Labour 287, Liberals 6 & others 7

Leads the Conservatives to victory in the general election.

Defeated at Northampton during the general election

The Liberals return 6 Members of Parliament, despite standing in 332 seats. The Liberal Party win 7.5% of votes cast & 6 MPs

The Labour Party wins 43.1 percent of votes cast & 288 MPs. The Labour majority of 97 becomes a Conservative majority of 39

Retains Coventry East as Labour loses the general election.

Leaves the Treasury after Labour loses the general election.

Leads the Conservatives to victory in the 1970 general election.

Elected Member of Parliament

Elected Member of Parliament for Epping, majority of 2,575

Appointed de facto President of Argentina after Juan Carlos Ongania

On June 18, 1971, The Washington Post began publishing its own series of articles based upon the Pentagon Papers; Ellsberg gave portions to editor Ben Bradlee

On June 18, 1971, The Washington Post began publishing its own series of articles based upon the Pentagon Papers; Ellsberg gave portions to editor Ben Bradlee

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Watergate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Watergate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate

Learns that his name and White House contact information were found in material connected to the burglars arrested at the Watergate complex.

Begins his major United States visit for summit talks with Richard Nixon.

Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis

Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis

Holds opening White House discussions with Richard Nixon on arms control and superpower relations.

Releases A Night on the Town, continuing his move into polished mid-1970s pop rock.

The completed SALT II agreement is signed by President Carter & General Secretary Brezhnev. Negotiated for 7 years & finally signed by the US & Russia, but never ratified

Signs the SALT II agreement with Leonid Brezhnev to place broader limits on strategic offensive nuclear forces.

Signs the SALT II Treaty with Jimmy Carter, setting limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems.

Negotiated for 7 years & finally signed by the US & Russia, but never ratified. An agreement to limit strategic launchers is reached in Vienna and is signed by Leonid Brezhnev and President of the United States Jimmy Carter

Issues a joint summit statement with Jimmy Carter supporting continued strategic arms negotiations.

Keeps a clean sheet for Italy in the goalless European Championship group match with Belgium.

Keeps a clean sheet as Belgium draw 0-0 with hosts Italy and qualify for the European Championship final.

The British annual inflation rate stands at 21%, the first fall in two years

The British annual inflation rate stands at 21%, the first fall in two years

Sees inflation begin to fall after reaching very high levels.

Becomes the first American woman in space as a crewmember on Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-7

Represents Greece as leaders adopt the Solemn Declaration on European Union.

Releases Camouflage, featuring production and guitar work from Jeff Beck.

The battle of Orgreave, 5,000 riot police took on 5,000 protestors, who pelted officers with bricks and stones

Scargill knocked unconscious in Orgreave violence. Police deny he was hit by a truncheon

Reagan cals for unconditional release of hostages on TWA jet

Welcomes the referendum result approving the Maastricht Treaty with 69.1 percent voting yes.

Brings third-place candidate Alexander Lebed into his administration between the two rounds of the presidential election.

Britain signs up to the EUs Social Chapter

Pol Pot arrested by the Ta Mok faction

Scores the extra-time golden goal that eliminates Italy in the round of sixteen.

Helps broker unanimous political agreement on the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.

bin Abdullah participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

Guides Spain to the European Under-21 championship.

Traore's government signs an agreement enabling national elections and inclusive peace talks.

Completes the tournament with victory over Italy in the final.

Creates Romelu Lukaku's opening goal during Belgium's 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Heads Belgium's second goal in the 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Joins senior politicians from different parties in a late referendum appeal urging voters to reject division and isolation and remain in the European Union.

Scores twice as Belgium defeat the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in the European Championship group stage.

Meets Angela Merkel and discusses Donbas negotiations, prisoners and European energy security.

Becomes the leading scorer across men's and women's World Cups.

Goita's government holds a referendum on a new constitution for Mali.

Myint Swe takes medical leave while remaining acting president

Burnham wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election for Labour.

Oversees Ukrainian military pressure as long-range drone strikes reach Russian energy targets

Promulgates legislation increasing the statutory minimum wage and related family benefits.

Defends Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as retaliation for Russia's war

Faces major Ukrainian drone strikes against Moscow energy infrastructure

Warns that continued Russian strikes will bring intensified Ukrainian retaliation against Moscow.

Birth of Paul McCartney, born in Walton General Hospital in Liverpool, England, where his mother, Mary, had previously worked as a nursing sister in the maternity ward

Birth of Paul McCartney at Walton Hospital in Liverpool.

Birth of Thabo Mbeki

The inhabitants of Civitate hand the Pope over to the Normans. Defeated 10 miles north west of San Severo by the Norman forces of Robert Guiscard

Joan returns to Orleans, & is greeted by joyful citizens

A continuous series of engagements spread over some 14 miles, the English lose nearly half (2,200) of their troops, as opposed to 20 French and Scots

Leads a rebellion in Kent & East Sussex against the mis-Government of Henry VI. Defeats Henry VIs troops at Sevenoaks

Commands Henry VIs troops at Sevenoaks which are defeated by Jack Cade

Maharana Pratap leads Mewar's forces against the Mughal army commanded by Man Singh at Haldighati.

Man Singh commands the Mughal army against Maharana Pratap at the Battle of Haldighati.

Defeats & Royalist Army at Brig ODee & enters Aberdeen

Defeated & killed by Royalists

Rupert of the Rhine defeats Parliamentary forces near Dorchester then moves on the capture Bristol

Rupert of the Rhine defeats Parliamentary forces near Dorchester then moves on the capture Bristol

Forces Frederick the Great out of Prague & Bohemia

Frederick II the Great is defeated by the Austrians at the Battle of Kolin & forced to evacuate Bohemia & Prague

Helps defeat the Prussians, Frederick the Great is forced to evacuate Prague & Bohemia

The Turkish flagship is destroyed & Hassan Pasha is forced to retreat

Ambushes the rereating Turks, the Turks lose 5 frigates & 3 ships of the line

Commander in Chief at the Battle of Waterloo

Inconclusive Battle against Wellington & Blucher who still manage to join forces

At 9PM Wellington & Blucher meet between La Belle-Alliance & Rossome

The Prussians lose 7,000 injured or killed. Aids Wellington to victory at Waterloo

Leads the Prussians against Napoleon's right

Napoleon's HQ is at Ferme du Caillou

During the morning of the battle reviews his troops at La Belle Alliance

The British lose close to 15,000 & the French 25,000 killed & wounded. The Allies have a force of 68,000 British, Belgians, Dutch & Germans under Wellington. Napoleon's "Hundred Days" rule is ended after defeat at Waterloo. Napoleon commands 72,000. Defeated by 66,000 British & Bluchers force of 45,000 against the French 71,000

Commands the Old Guard at Waterloo

Wellington & Blucher join up at La Belle Alliance after defeating Napoleon

The British lose close to 15,000 & the French 25,000 killed & wounded. The Allies have a force of 68,000 British, Belgians, Dutch & Germans under Wellington. Napoleon commands 72,000. Helps end Napoleon's "100 days" rule, Napoleon's final Battle. At 9PM Wellington & Blucher meet between La Belle-Alliance & Rossome

Rani Lakshmibai is killed fighting British forces near Kotah-ki-Serai during the struggle for Gwalior.

Muslim General Ma Fuxiang, posted in southern Beijing at Hunting Park, attacked and defeated the Eight Nation Alliance led by the British Admiral Seymour at the Battle of Langfang

Muslim General Ma Fuxiang, posted in southern Beijing at Hunting Park, attacked and defeated the Eight Nation Alliance led by the British Admiral Seymour at the Battle of Langfang

Kansu troops help defeat Seymour near Langfang.

Muslim General Ma Fuxiang, posted in southern Beijing at Hunting Park, attacked and defeated the Eight Nation Alliance led by the British Admiral Seymour at the Battle of Langfang

Helps defeat Seymour's relief column near Langfang.

Leads Muslim cavalry against Seymour's force.

Oversees Chinese forces during the Langfang fighting.

Supervises Chinese forces opposing Seymour near Langfang.

Churchill uses his skilful rhetoric to harden public opinion against capitulation, and to prepare the British for a long war. In his "This was their finest hour" speech on 18 June 1940, he said "the Battle of France is over. I expect that the Battle of Britain is about to begin"

Tells Parliament the Battle of Britain is about to begin.

Declares that the Battle of France is over and the Battle of Britain is about to begin.

Uses the Finest Hour speech to prepare Britain for the coming air campaign.

Creates controversy because of the Papist ceremony using a Church of England service. 1st time since early infancy that Charles has set foot in Scotland