What happened on Sunday June 18, 2017?

Here's what happened on June 18, 2017:

• French Legislative Election France held the second round of legislative elections, with 573 of 577 National Assembly seats still unconfirmed at this point.
• U.S. Shoots Down Syrian Warplane A U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Arab Air Force warplane near Raqqa Governorate after it dropped bombs close to Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The Syrian Armed Forces claimed the jet was on a combat mission supporting ISIL.
• Portugal's Deadly Forest Fires Devastating forest fires in Pedrogao Grande, central Portugal, resulted in at least 62 deaths. Many people were tragically trapped along roads between Figueiro dos Vinhos and Castanheira de Pera.
• Civilian Casualties in Yemen Air Raid At least 24 civilians were killed in an air raid targeting a market in the Houthi-held Saada Governorate of Yemen, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
• North Korean Soldier Defects A North Korean soldier successfully defected to South Korea by crossing the Han River, marking the second such escape in less than a week.
• Iran's Missile Strike Against ISIL Iran launched medium-range ballistic missiles from its western border, targeting ISIL positions in Syria's Deir ez-Zor Governorate. This was a direct retaliation for the June 7 Tehran attacks.
• Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan A coordinated suicide bombing attack targeted a police station in Paktia Province, resulting in dozens of casualties and numerous injuries.
• USS Fitzgerald Maritime Collision Seven U.S. Navy sailors were killed in a collision between the USS Fitzgerald and the MV ACX Crystal off the Yokosuka coast in Japan, marking a significant maritime tragedy.
• HIV/AIDS Advisory Council Resignations Six members of President Trump's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS resigned, criticizing the administration's lack of strategy and potential harm to HIV-positive individuals.
• Bamako Tourist Destination Attack Gunmen stormed a tourist destination near Bamako, Mali's capital, resulting in two reported fatalities. The site was occupied by Malian troops and France's Operation Barkhane anti-terrorist force.
• Pakistan Wins ICC Champions Trophy Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs in the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament, securing their first title in this competition.
• Porsche Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans Porsche secured its third consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Aston Martin winning in the LMGTE Pro category for the first time.
• Brooks Koepka Wins U.S. Open American golfer Brooks Koepka claimed his first major tournament victory at the 2017 U.S. Open, held at the Erin Hills course.
• Greenland Tsunami and Earthquake A rare tsunami and earthquake struck Greenland, causing at least four fatalities in the northwestern region of Nuugaatsiaq.

Events in 2017

June 18, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 2017

June 18, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on June 18, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8923 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.85 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7828 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3119 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3209 CAD

June 18, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 169th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 2017 can also be written as 6/18/2017 in the US and as 18/6/2017 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 2017 in June 2017 calendar

June 18, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

June 18, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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June 18, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 2017 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 18, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 2017

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Someone born on June 18, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 17 days old,

or 411 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2878 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 2017?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 18, 2017.

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