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What happened on Sunday June 18, 2017?

About June 18th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 18, 2017, a series of forest fires in Portugal led to the deaths of over 60 people, making it one of the deadliest fire incidents in the country's history. The fires were exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds.
  • Day of the week: June 18th, 2017 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • Popular movie: Thor: Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi

More about June 18th, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on June 18th, 2017.

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June 18, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 2017:

  • Portugal's deadly forest fires On June 18, 2017, a series of forest fires in Portugal led to the deaths of over 60 people, making it one of the deadliest fire incidents in the country's history. The fires were exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds. source: bbc.com
  • French legislative election results In the second round of France's legislative elections, President Emmanuel Macron's party, La République en Marche! (LREM), secured an absolute majority with 43.06% of the vote, winning 306 out of 577 seats in the National Assembly. Its ally, the Democratic Movement (MoDem), obtained 6.06% of the vote and 42 seats. Traditional parties, including the Republicans and the Socialist Party, suffered significant losses. source: dw.com
  • U.S. shoots down Syrian warplane over Ja'Din A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 Fitter after it dropped bombs near U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions in the town of Ja'Din, Syria. The Syrian pilot ejected successfully. This marked the first time the U.S. downed a Syrian aircraft during the civil war. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan A coordinated suicide bombing attack targeted a police station in Paktia Province, resulting in dozens of casualties and numerous injuries.
  • 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.
  • Greenland Tsunami and Earthquake A rare tsunami and earthquake struck Greenland, causing at least four fatalities in the northwestern region of Nuugaatsiaq.
  • 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.

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

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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
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What day of the week was June 18, 2017?


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.

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June 18, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Despacito youtube
  2. - That's What I Like youtube
  3. - I'm The One youtube
  4. - Humble. youtube
  5. - Shape Of You youtube

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. - That's What I Like youtube
  2. - I'm The One youtube
  3. - Humble. youtube
  4. - Mask Off youtube
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June 18, 2017: 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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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June 18, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on June 18, 2017?


Someone born on June 18, 2017 is:

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