June 18

What happened on June 18 in history

3 events fall on June 18, from 1178 to 1940. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on June 18

  1. 1178

    Monks observe a lunar event

    Canterbury monks record a disturbance on the Moon, long linked to a crater.

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  2. 1815

    The Battle of Waterloo

    Wellington and Blücher defeat Napoleon south of Brussels.

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  3. 1940

    Churchill's finest hour speech

    He tells the Commons to brace for the Battle of Britain.

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