What happened on Friday June 18, 2021?

About June 18th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Biden administration strategically reduced U.S. military assets in the Middle East by removing eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Additionally, the THAAD anti-missile defense system was withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, and plans were made to reduce American troop presence in the region, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military deployment strategy.
  • Day of the week: June 18th, 2021 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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June 18, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 2021:

  • Biden Administration Reduces Middle East Military Presence The Biden administration strategically reduced U.S. military assets in the Middle East by removing eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Additionally, the THAAD anti-missile defense system was withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, and plans were made to reduce American troop presence in the region, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military deployment strategy.
  • Biden Administration Reduces Middle East Military Presence The Biden administration strategically reduced U.S. military assets in the Middle East by removing eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Additionally, the THAAD anti-missile defense system was withdrawn from Saudi Arabia, and plans were made to reduce American troop presence in the region, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military deployment strategy.
  • 2021 Iranian Presidential Election Iranian voters participated in a presidential election to select a successor to incumbent President Hassan Rouhani. The election resulted in a decisive victory for hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, signaling a potential shift in Iran's political landscape and international relations.
  • 2021 Iranian Presidential Election Iranian voters participated in a presidential election to select a successor to incumbent President Hassan Rouhani. The election resulted in a decisive victory for hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, signaling a potential shift in Iran's political landscape and international relations.
  • António Guterres Reelected as UN Secretary-General The United Nations General Assembly unanimously reelected António Guterres for a second term as Secretary-General, with his new term set to begin in January. This reelection underscores international confidence in Guterres's leadership during complex global challenges.
  • António Guterres Reelected as UN Secretary-General The United Nations General Assembly unanimously reelected António Guterres for a second term as Secretary-General, with his new term set to begin in January. This reelection underscores international confidence in Guterres's leadership during complex global challenges.
  • Montenegro Condemns Bosnian Genocide The Montenegrin Parliament took significant steps in acknowledging historical atrocities by dismissing Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the Srebrenica massacre death toll. Subsequently, legislators passed a resolution condemning the Bosnian genocide, banning its denial, and establishing a commemorative holiday to honor victims.
  • Montenegro Condemns Bosnian Genocide The Montenegrin Parliament took significant steps in acknowledging historical atrocities by dismissing Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the Srebrenica massacre death toll. Subsequently, legislators passed a resolution condemning the Bosnian genocide, banning its denial, and establishing a commemorative holiday to honor victims.
  • Indonesia Experiences COVID-19 Surge Indonesia reported its highest single-day COVID-19 case count since late January, with 12,990 new infections. This brought the nationwide total confirmed cases to 1.96 million, highlighting the ongoing challenges of the pandemic in the country.
  • Indonesia Experiences COVID-19 Surge Indonesia reported its highest single-day COVID-19 case count since late January, with 12,990 new infections. This brought the nationwide total confirmed cases to 1.96 million, highlighting the ongoing challenges of the pandemic in the country.
  • Tragic Student Kidnapping in Nigeria A devastating kidnapping incident in Kebbi State, Nigeria, resulted in the death of a female student. The Nigerian Army successfully rescued five other students and two teachers who were abducted from a school on Thursday, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • Tragic Student Kidnapping in Nigeria A devastating kidnapping incident in Kebbi State, Nigeria, resulted in the death of a female student. The Nigerian Army successfully rescued five other students and two teachers who were abducted from a school on Thursday, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the region.
  • Antwerp Construction Site Tragedy A catastrophic building collapse at a school construction site in Antwerp, Belgium, resulted in five construction workers losing their lives and nine others sustaining injuries. The incident highlights critical safety concerns in the construction industry.
  • Antwerp Construction Site Tragedy A catastrophic building collapse at a school construction site in Antwerp, Belgium, resulted in five construction workers losing their lives and nine others sustaining injuries. The incident highlights critical safety concerns in the construction industry.
  • Los Angeles Clippers Reach NBA Conference Finals In a historic moment for the franchise, the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to their first NBA Conference Finals by defeating the Utah Jazz 131-119 in game 6. During the game, player Terance Mann delivered an exceptional performance, scoring a career-high 39 points.
  • Los Angeles Clippers Reach NBA Conference Finals In a historic moment for the franchise, the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to their first NBA Conference Finals by defeating the Utah Jazz 131-119 in game 6. During the game, player Terance Mann delivered an exceptional performance, scoring a career-high 39 points.

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June 18, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 18, 2021?


June 18, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 2021 can also be written as 6/18/2021 in the US and as 18/6/2021 in UK and Europe.

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June 18, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 2021:

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  • Milkha Singh
  • Jeannette Altwegg
  • Carmen Onorati
  • Armando Pollini

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June 18, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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June 18, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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June 18, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 18, 2021 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 01:53 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2021.

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How old is someone born on June 18, 2021?


Someone born on June 18, 2021 is:

3 years 9 months old,

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or 196 weeks and 6 days old,

or 1378 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 18, 2021.

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