Famous Birthdays
- Carol Kane, American Emmy Award-winning actress (Dog Day Afternoon; Taxi - "Simka"; The Princess Bride), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Idriss Déby (1952-2021)
Chadian politician and military officer (President of Chad, 1990–2021), born in Berdoba, Chad
Isabella Rossellini (71 years old)
Italian actress and model (Big Night, Blue Velvet), born in Rome, Italy
- Rick Gazda, trumpet player (The Miami Horns), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Efim Bogoljubov, Russian-German chess player, dies at 63
- Heinrich Schlusnus, German baritone, dies at 63
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About June 18, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
