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Historical events, birthdays and deaths on this day in history. Our searchable archives have 110,000+ important and amazing things that happened in history.
Millions of Americans watch former football player O.J. Simpson–facing murder charges–drive his Ford Bronco through Los Angeles, followed by police. Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. President Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev sign the Salt II pact to limit nuclear arms.
Today in history – which major historical events happened on today's date? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
Welcome to On This Day in History, where each day unveils the stories, events, and people that shaped our world. 1944: World War II: Nine German E-boats attack US and UK units during Exercise Tiger, the rehearsal for the Normandy landings, killing 946.
What happened in history on this day, Jan 30th 1649 C.E. – King Charles I is executed for treason. 1933 C.E. – Hitler officially becomes Chancellor of Germany. 1948 C.E. – Gandhi is murdered by a Hindu extremist. 1969 C.E.
Explore significant events and milestones from the annals of history. From groundbreaking discoveries to pivotal moments, discover what happened on this day throughout the ages. Dive into the past and uncover the stories that shaped our world.
There are more than 270 events that were made this day in history. Here are the important historical events, facts, and some myths about this day. June 18 is the 169 th day of the year 2025. There are 196 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday. This day falls under the 25 th week of the year 2025.