Page 6: Historical Events In June - 18

1941  Joe Louis KOs Billy Conn in 13 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.   

1942  Bernard W Robinson, becomes first black ensign in US Navy on this day in history.   

1942  Eric Nessler of France stays aloft in a glider for 38h21m on this day in history.   

1942  Bernard W Robinson, becomes 1st black ensign in US Navy on this day in history.   

1942  Adolf Opalka, Czech resistance fighter, shot down on June - 18.   

1943  Australian government announces Australia no longer threatened with invasion on this day in history.   

1943  SS Police in Amsterdam sentence for 12 resistance fighter to death (Jewish, communists, homosexuality) at the census bureau on this day in history.   

1944  On this day in history farewell concert of Willem Mengelberg in Paris   

1945  William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw) Brit radio traitor charged with treason on June - 18.   

1945  On this day in history colonel Roberts, commandant 22nd regiment marines, dies in battle   

1946  On June - 18 dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portuguese in Goa. A road is named after this date in Panjim.   

1947  Cincinnati Red Ewell Blackwell no-hits Boston Braves, 6-0 on June - 18.   

1948  On June - 18 american Library Association adopts the Library Bill of Rights   

1948  On June - 18 national Security Council authorizes covert operations for first time   

1948  On this day in history uN Commission on Human Rights adopts Intl Decl of Human Rights   

1948  American Library Association adopts Library Bill of Rights on this day in history.   

1949  On this day in history "Along Fifth Avenue" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 180 perfs   

1950  On this day in history cleve Indians score 14 runs in 1st inning, beat A's 21-2   

1951  On this day in history de Gaulle wins French parliamentary election   

1952  The birth of Isabella Rosselini, Italian born film actress on June - 18.   

1952  On this day in history efim D Bogolyubov, Russian chess player, dies at 63   

1953  Australian POWs released at Panmunjon on June - 18.   

1953  Egypt proclaimed a republic, General Neguib becomes president on June - 18.   

1953  USAF C124 Globemaster crashes near Tokyo killing 129 servicemen on this day in history.   

1954  Pierre Mendès-France forms French government on June - 18.   

1955  "3 for Tonight" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 85 performances on this day in history.   

1955  On this day in history walter Rein, composer, dies at 61   

1956  On this day in history last of foreign troops leaves Egypt (British and French forces attempted to seize the Canal)   

1956  Last of foreign troops leaves Egypt as Brits leave Suez Canal on this day in history.   

1957  On this day in history john Diefenbacker (C) takes office as PM of Canada   

1958  On this day in history douglas Jardine, cricketer (22 Tests for England), dies   

1959  On this day in history the First telecast transmitted from England to US   

1959  1st telecast transmitted from England to US on this day in history.   

1959  On June - 18 ethel Barrymore, [Blythe], actress (None but the lonely), dies at 79   

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1269  Princess Eleanor of England (d. 1298) was born on this day in history.   

1318  Princess Eleanor of Woodstock (d. 1355) was born on this day in history.   

1466  Ottaviano Petrucci, Italian printer (d. 1539) was born on this day in history.   

1511  Bartolommeo Ammanati, Italian sculptor/architect was born on this day in history.   

1511  On June - 18 birth of ponte Santa Trinita, Florence   

1517  On June - 18 birth of emperor Ogimachi of Japan (d. 1593)   

1552  Gabriello Chiabrera, Italian poet (d. 1637) was born on June - 18.   

1581  Thomas Overbury, poet (baptized) was born on this day in history.   

0741  On June - 18 leo III de Isaurier, Byzantine Emperor (717-41), dies   

1234  Death of Emperor Chukyo of Japan (b. 1218) on this day in history.   

1291  On this day in history alfonso III, King of Aragon (1285-91), dies   

1464  Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish painter, dies at 65 on June - 18.   

1580  Juliana van Stolberg, Engraver of Nassau, dies on June - 18.   

1588  Anna, daughter of prince Willem I/Anna van Saksen, dies at 24 on this day in history.   

1629  On June - 18 piet Heyn, lt-admiral (Spanish silver fleet), dies in battle at 51   

1667  Louise Henriette, daughter of Frederik Hendrik, dies at 39 on this day in history.