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Major Events of June 2018: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from June 2018 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of June 2018: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jun 2018 North Korea-United States Summit Developments: Following a White House meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump officially confirms that the planned summit with North Korea will proceed as scheduled, signaling potential diplomatic progress in resolving tensions.
  • 02 Jun 2018 Pedro Sánchez Becomes Spanish Prime Minister: Pedro Sánchez of the Spanish Socialist Party was sworn in as Prime Minister before King Felipe VI. In a historic moment, he took the oath without using a Bible or crucifix, marking a significant departure from traditional Spanish political ceremonies.
  • 03 Jun 2018 Volcan de Fuego Eruption in Guatemala: Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted catastrophically, killing at least 62 people, injuring 300, and causing significant destruction. The eruption forced the closure of La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City.
  • 04 Jun 2018 Supreme Court Rules in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case, deciding in favor of the baker who sued on grounds of religious discrimination. The court also made a controversial decision regarding an immigrant teenager's abortion rights.
  • 05 Jun 2018 Volcan de Fuego Eruption in Guatemala: The deadly eruption of Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala resulted in 75 confirmed fatalities, making it one of the most destructive volcanic events of 2018 and causing massive humanitarian challenges.
  • 06 Jun 2018 Mexico Retaliates with Tariffs Against US Exports: In response to the Trump administration's tariffs, Mexico announced it would impose counter-tariffs on US exports, with targeted goods valued at $3 billion, escalating the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
  • 07 Jun 2018 NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Organic Matter on Mars: NASA's Curiosity rover finds preserved organic matter in an ancient Martian lake bed, raising intriguing questions about potential past life on the planet, though no definitive conclusions can be drawn.
  • 08 Jun 2018 44th G7 Summit in Quebec: G7 leaders gathered in La Malbaie, Quebec to discuss international trade and geopolitical issues. U.S. President Donald Trump controversially called for Russia's reinstatement into the group, a proposal supported by Italy's Prime Minister but rejected by most other leaders.
  • 09 Jun 2018 44th G7 Summit: Trump's Controversial Statements: During the G7 Summit, President Donald Trump made provocative statements about trade, claiming the United States is a 'piggybank that everyone keeps robbing'. He also called for Russia's reinstatement to the group and later retracted support for the summit's final communique, creating diplomatic tension.
  • 10 Jun 2018 2018 North Korea-United States Summit: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Singapore to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a historic diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing tensions between the two nations.
  • 11 Jun 2018 Spain Offers Refuge to Migrant Vessel: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that a migrant vessel carrying 629 people would be allowed to dock in Valencia, after Malta and Italy refused entry, highlighting the ongoing European Migrant Crisis.
  • 12 Jun 2018 Historic US-North Korea Summit in Singapore: United States President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un held the first-ever meeting between leaders of their two countries in Singapore, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in international relations.
  • 13 Jun 2018 South Korea Suspends Military Drills with US: South Korea announced the suspension of joint military exercises with the United States to facilitate denuclearization talks with North Korea, signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough in regional tensions.
  • 14 Jun 2018 Singapore Summit: Trump-Kim Meeting: Historic first meeting between a sitting U.S. President (Donald Trump) and North Korean leader (Kim Jong-un), marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in international relations.
  • 15 Jun 2018 US-China Trade War Escalates: The United States imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, accusing Beijing of intellectual property theft. In retaliation, China imposed a 25% tariff on $34 billion of U.S. goods, marking an escalation in the ongoing trade tensions.
  • 16 Jun 2018 First VAR Usage in FIFA World Cup: Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was implemented for the first time in World Cup history, awarding France a penalty in their 2-1 victory over Australia in Kazan, marking a significant technological milestone in international football.
  • 17 Jun 2018 Mexico Defeats Germany in FIFA World Cup: In a stunning upset at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mexico defeated Germany 1-0, ending Germany's 36-year unbeaten streak in World Cup tournament matches.
  • 18 Jun 2018 US Space Force Establishment: President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Defense to initiate the creation of a 'Space Force', establishing it as the sixth military branch of the United States Armed Forces, signaling a new era of military strategic planning.
  • 19 Jun 2018 US Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council: The United States announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council, citing concerns about the organization's perceived bias and ineffectiveness in protecting human rights globally.
  • 20 Jun 2018 Trump Administration Reverses Migrant Family Separation Policy: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to 'maintain familial unity' in response to global criticism of the administration's previous policy of separating migrant children from their families. The order confirmed a new approach to detaining immigrant families together when legally and logistically feasible.
  • 21 Jun 2018 Trump Administration Family Separation Policy Protests: Protests erupted against the Trump administration's immigration policy, leading to the temporary closure of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Oregon. First Lady Melania Trump visited the US-Mexico border to witness the immigration crisis firsthand.
  • 22 Jun 2018 Supreme Court Landmark Privacy Ruling: In Carpenter v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must obtain a search warrant to collect location data from cell phone companies, marking a significant privacy protection decision.
  • 23 Jun 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue Operation: A dramatic international rescue mission was launched to save twelve boys and their assistant soccer coach who were trapped in the flooding Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand. The complex 18-day operation captured global attention and showcased extraordinary international cooperation in a challenging rescue effort.
  • 24 Jun 2018 Turkey's Presidential and Parliamentary Election: Turkey held a critical presidential and parliamentary election where incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced significant political challenges. The election was characterized by unusual opposition unity and potential shifts in Turkey's political landscape. Erdogan, who had claimed new powers and maintained a state of emergency since the 2016 coup attempt, sought to consolidate his party's parliamentary majority.
  • 25 Jun 2018 European Parliament Challenges Hungary's Rule of Law: The European Parliament initiated a disciplinary process against Hungary, citing concerns about potential rule of law violations under Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration.
  • 26 Jun 2018 US Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban: In a controversial 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's September 2017 travel ban, marking a significant moment in U.S. immigration policy.
  • 27 Jun 2018 Trump Administration Family Separation Policy Halted: A federal judge ordered an immediate stop to family separations at the Mexico-US border and mandated the reunification of separated families, challenging the Trump administration's controversial immigration policy.
  • 28 Jun 2018 Trump-Putin Summit Scheduled: A high-stakes summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was scheduled for July 16th in Helsinki, Finland. The meeting was set to address critical national security issues and the controversial topic of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
  • 29 Jun 2018 NASA Discovers Potentially Habitable Exoplanets: NASA's research reveals that Kepler 186f and Kepler 62f exoplanets possess stable axial tilts, suggesting the potential for moderate seasonal variations and increasing the likelihood of habitability.
  • 30 Jun 2018 Novichok Nerve Agent Poisoning in Wiltshire: Two members of the public are confirmed poisoned by the Novichok nerve agent in Wiltshire, England, with one fatality. Authorities suspect the poison is a remnant from the earlier attack on Russian spies Sergei and Yulia Skripal.