What Happened on June 17, 2018

Historical Events

  • "The Incredibles 2" sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend

Sports History

24 Hours of Le Mans: Former F1 world champion Fernando Alonso teams with Kazuki Nakajima and Sébastien Buemi to win for Toyota Gazoo Racing

  • Historic deal signed between Greece and Macedonia to end dispute over Macedonia's name - changing to North Macedonia
  • Ivan Duque is elected President of Columbia
  • Play "Fairview" by Jackie Sibblies Drury premieres off-Broadway at the Soho Repertory Theatre (Pulitzer Prize for Drama 2019)

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Shinnecock Hills GC: Brooks Koepka wins by 1 stroke from Tommy Fleetwood for first back-to-back Open titles since 1988-89 (Curtis Strange)

  • World electric speed record broken by Jaguar Vector V20E in battery-powered boat at 88.61 mph (142.60 kph) Coniston Water, English Lake District

About June 17, 2018

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
  • UK #1 Song: I'll Be There - Jess Glynne