On This Day - June 18
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with...
1812: The War of 1812 Officially Began
The United States declared war on Great Britain, citing maritime grievances and frontier conflicts. The decision set off a two-year struggle that would test the young nation’s resilience.
1928: Amelia Earhart Made History Across the Atlantic
Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean—though as a passenger—on a 20-hour flight from Newfoundland to Wales, gaining worldwide recognition.
1961: Gunsmoke Ended Its Radio Run
After nearly a decade on the air, CBS Radio canceled Gunsmoke, closing the chapter on one of the most enduring Westerns of the golden age of radio.
1968: Supreme Court Banned Housing Discrimination
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial discrimination in the sale and rental of housing was unconstitutional, reinforcing the Fair Housing Act.
1969: The Wild Bunch Rode Into Theaters
Director Sam Peckinpah’s gritty Western The Wild Bunch premiered, pushing the boundaries of violence in film and earning a lasting place in cinema history.
1979: U.S. and USSR Signed the SALT II Treaty
President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the SALT II agreement in Vienna, aiming to limit the growth of each nation’s nuclear arsenals.
1983: Sally Ride Soared Into History
Aboard the space shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, blazing a trail for future generations of astronauts.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
