What Happened on June 18, 2018

Historical Events

  • Ferry sinks on Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia, with 193 suspected dead

Event of Interest

US President Trump orders US military to set up sixth branch of the military - a space force

Famous Deaths

  • Barry McDaniel, American lyric baritone (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1962-99), dies at 87
  • Leon White [Big Van Vader], American professional wrestler (WWF, AJPW), dies at 63
  • Walter Bahr, American soccer midfielder (19 caps) and coach (Penn State), dies of complications broken hip at 91

XXXTentacion (1998-2018)

American rapper and singer-songwriter, shot to death during a robbery at 20


Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About June 18, 2018

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 10 months and 11 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