What Happened on June 19, 2018

Historical Events

  • Canada's Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, first major economy to do so
  • England smash the highest score (481/6) in one day international cricket history in a 242 run defeat of Australia (239) at Trent Bridge
  • General Electric is dropped form the Dow Jones Index, the last original member from 1907

Event of Interest

US ambassador Nikki Haley announces the US is leaving the UN Human Rights Council


Famous Deaths

  • Hubert Green, American golfer (US Open 1977, PGA 1985), dies of throat cancer at 71
  • Lenore Engdahl, American classical pianist, and educator (Boston University School of Music, 1972–83), dies at 100
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About June 19, 2018

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