It happened on a… June 18

2023

After a massive search for a Titanic-bound submersible that captured international attention, US authorities announced the vessel had suffered a “catastrophic implosion.” All five people aboard the submersible, known as the “Titan,” were killed

2020

Canadian coronavirus COVID-19 known cases pass 100,000 with 8,361 deaths.

2014

King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicates the Spanish throne to make way for his son Felipe VI.

2001

“The Fast and the Furious” film directed by Rob Cohen starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez premieres.

2000

100th US Open Men’s Golf, Pebble Beach GL: Tiger Woods wins his first US Open by a major championship record-setting 15 strokes over Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.

1999

Walt Disney’s “Tarzan” opened.

1993

Expo’s Dennis Martinez wins his 200th game; 92nd major league pitcher to reach that mark.

1991

“(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” single released by Bryan Adams (Billboard Song of the Year 1991).

1983

7th Shuttle Mission-Challenger 2 launches Sally Ride as 1st US woman in space

1970

National Gallery opens exhibition of 203 Group of Seven paintings; to commemorate 50th anniversary of Group’s founding.

1830

French invasion of Algeria.

1815

At the Battle of Waterloo Napoleon was defeated by an international army under the Duke of Wellington. Napoleon abdicated on June 22.