What Happened on June 18, 2017

Historical Events

Election of Interest

French President Emmanuel Macron's party La République en Marche and allies win a majority in 2nd round French legislative elections

  • Pakistan defeat India to win cricket's Champions Trophy at the Oval in London by 180 runs, Fakhar Zaman scores 114 runs
  • Rare magnitude-four earthquake causes a tsunami to hit Nuugaatsiaq in northwestern Greenland

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Erin Hills GC: Brooks Koepka wins his first major title by 4 strokes from Brian Harman and Hideki Matsuyama


Famous Deaths

  • Hope Ryden, American wildlife activist and photographer, dies at 87
  • Lord Joffe [Joel Goodman Joffe], South African-born British lawyer (instructing solicitor for Nelson Mandela’s defence team) and businessman, dies at 85
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights

About June 18, 2017

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini

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