What happened on Wednesday June 20, 2018?

Here's what happened on June 20, 2018:

• Trump signs executive order ending family separations at the border On June 20, 2018, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end the practice of separating families who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. The order aimed to keep families together during the prosecution process, while maintaining the 'zero tolerance' policy for illegal border crossings. source: cbsnews.com
• US develops near-Earth object preparedness plan On June 20, 2018, the United States announced the development of a preparedness plan for near-Earth objects (NEOs). The plan aimed to enhance detection, tracking, and mitigation strategies for potential asteroid or comet impacts, ensuring planetary defense against such threats. source: nasa.gov
• ISS deploys space debris removal satellite On June 20, 2018, the International Space Station (ISS) deployed a satellite designed to remove space debris. This mission aimed to demonstrate technologies for capturing and deorbiting defunct satellites, addressing the growing concern of space debris in Earth's orbit. source: nasa.gov
• China Criticizes US Human Rights Council Withdrawal China expressed diplomatic disapproval regarding the United States' decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council, highlighting ongoing international tensions and differing perspectives on global human rights governance.
• Terrorism Prevention: Tunisian Suspect Arrested German authorities successfully arrested a Tunisian man suspected of attempting to create a ricin-based weapon, demonstrating proactive counterterrorism measures and international security cooperation.
• Tragic Ferry Sinking at Lake Toba The MV Sinar Bangun, a ferry designed to carry only 43 passengers, sank at Tigaras port in Lake Toba, North Sumatra, resulting in 192 people reported missing. This devastating maritime disaster highlights significant safety and overcrowding issues in regional transportation.
• Germany's Nuclear Weapons Capability Inquiry Germany initiated a formal inquiry with the U.S. Department of Defense to explore the potential certification of the Eurofighter Typhoon for nuclear weapon capabilities, signaling potential shifts in NATO's strategic military preparedness.
• Mining Debris Collapse in Zambia A catastrophic mining waste pile collapse occurred in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, resulting in ten fatalities and ten injuries. This incident underscores the critical need for improved safety standards in mining operations.
• ISIL Recruitment Trial Adjourned The terror trial of accused ISIL recruiter Awso Peshdary was adjourned after three days of hearings, during which testimony was heard about the alleged radicalization path of Ottawa students John Maguire and Khadar Khalib.
• New Zealand Prime Minister Goes into Labor Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Prime Minister, went into labor with her first child. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters assumed the role of Acting Prime Minister during her six-week maternity leave, marking a progressive moment in global political leadership.

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June 20, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 20, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 20, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.85
• Apple AAPL: opens at $186.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $101.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.76
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.22

Exchange Rates on June 20, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8636 EUR
• 1 USD = 110.376 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7591 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3563 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3309 CAD

June 20, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 171st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 2018 can also be written as 6/20/2018 in the US and as 20/6/2018 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on June 20, 2018:

• Robert Gilpin

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 2018 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 20, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 01:42 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 2018.

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Someone born on June 20, 2018 is:

7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 4 days old,

or 413 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2895 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2018?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 20, 2018.

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