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June 18
Events on This Day
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1815
198 years ago
Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo by British and Prussian forces. He abdicates his governmental powers days later.
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1940
73 years ago
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivers his now famous "finest hour" speech, rallying his countrymen during the threat of invasion.
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1967
46 years ago
Considered the precursor to Woodstock, the Monterey Pop Festival has its closing day with musical acts including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Ravi Shankar.
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1983
30 years ago
Sally Ride, a mission specialist on the space shuttle Challenger, becomes the first American woman in space.
June 18
Born on This Day
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Paul McCartney
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -
British vocalist, songwriter, musician, and composer, Paul McCartney was a member of the Beatles as well as one of the most popular solo performers of all time.
Born: June 18, 1942
Age: 70 years old
Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Roger Ebert
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Film Critics
Roger Ebert
Film Critic, Talk Show Host, Journalist / 1942 - 2013
Roger Ebert is an American film critic best known as one half of the popular Siskel and Ebert film critic television show.
1942 | 70 years old
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Anastasia
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Duchesses
Anastasia
Duchess / 1901 - 1918
Anastasia was the daughter of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II. After she and her family were executed, rumors claimed that she might have survived.
1901 | 17 years old
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Isabella Rossellini
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Isabella Rossellini
Film Actress, Model / 1952 -
The daughter of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Italian director Roberto Rossellini, Isabella Rossellini is an Italian-born actress known for such films as Blue Velvet, Cousins, and Immortal Beloved.
Born: June 18, 1952
Age: 60 years old
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
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Sammy Cahn
- In these groups:
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Pianists
Sammy Cahn
Songwriter, Pianist / 1913 - 1993
Sammy Cahn was a U.S. lyricist who composed songs for romantic films and Broadway musicals, including the hit “Three Coins in the Fountain” (1954, Oscar).
1913 | 79 years old
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Thabo Mbeki
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Born in 1942
Thabo Mbeki
Activist, World Leader / 1942 -
Thabo Mbeki succeeded Nelson Mandela as the president of South Africa, holding leadership for more than nine years.
1942 | 70 years old
Activist, World Leader
June 18
Died on This Day
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John Cheever
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named John
- Famous Fiction Authors
John Cheever
Author / 1912 - 1982
U.S. short-story writer and novelist John Cheever’s story collections include The Stories of John Cheever, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize in 1978.
Died: June 18, 1982
Age: 70 years old
Place: Ossining, New York , United States
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Ethel Barrymore
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- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Ethel Barrymore
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Radio Personality / 1879 - 1959
Ethel Barrymore was an American stage and film actress whose distinctive style, voice, and wit made her the “first lady” of the American theatre.
1959 | 79 years old
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Nancy Marchand
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Named Nancy
Nancy Marchand
Actress / 1928 - 2000
Actress Nancy Marchand won Obie Awards for her stage work and Emmy Awards for her role on Lou Grant. She is also known for playing Livia on The Sopranos.
2000 | 71 years old
Actress
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José Gervasio Artigas
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Named José
José Gervasio Artigas
Military Leader, Political Leader / 1764 - 1850
Soldier and revolutionary leader José Gervasio Artigas is regarded as the father of Uruguayan independence, which occurred years after his exile.
June 19, 1764
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Lillian Hellman
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Beatty's Babes
- Famous Geminis
Lillian Hellman
Editor, Playwright, Screenwriter / 1905 - 1984
Lillian Hellman was a playwright and screenwriter whose dramas attacked injustice, exploitation and selfishness.
June 20, 1905
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Carl Stokes
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Lawyers
- Famous News Anchors
Carl Stokes
Lawyer, Mayor, News Anchor / 1927 - 1996
Carl Stokes served as the Cleveland, Ohio’s mayor from 1967 to 1971. He was one of the first African Americans to be elected mayor in a major U.S. city.June 21, 1927
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Octavia E. Butler
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Octavia E. Butler
Author / 1947 - 2006
Author Octavia E. Butler is known for blending science fiction with African-American spiritualism. Her novels include Patternmaster, Kindred, Dawn and Parable of the Sower.June 22, 1947
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Chris Dodd
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Chris Dodd
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1944 -
Chris Dodd is an American Democratic politician, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81) and of the U.S. Senate (1981– ).
May 27, 1944
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Ana Castillo
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Ana Castillo
Scholar, Poet / 1953 -
Ana Castillo is an Hispanic-American poet whose work explores themes of race, sexuality, and gender.
June 15, 1953
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