Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki celebrates his birthday. Image via Twitter/ @CliffShiko
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 18 June?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki celebrates his birthday. Image via Twitter/ @CliffShiko
Look at what happened on this day, 18 June in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 18 JUNE
1948 | Britain, France, and the United States announced that from 21 June the Deutsche Mark would be introduced in West Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, the communists increasingly restricted access to Berlin.
1982 | A proclamation dissolving the 42-member Kagwane Legislative Assembly was published in the Government Gazette. KaNgwane was put under the direct management of the Department of Cooperation and Development and the Ingwavuma district.
1983 | STS-7 of the Space Shuttle program marked the entry of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.
1994 | The Troubles: In Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) members opened fire with assault rifles inside a packed pub. There were six Catholic civilian deaths and five injuries.
1998 | Propair Flight 420 crashed close to Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11.
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BIRTHDAYS
1942 | Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki.
1973 | Austrian skier, Alexandra Meissnitzer.
1977 | South African comedian and actor, Riaad Moosa.
1988 | Greek footballer, Elini Dimoutsos.
1990 | South African actress, Thando Thabethe.
DEATHS
2000 | American actress, Nancy Marchand, 72.
2003 | American baseball player, and manager, Larry Doby, 80.
2013 | English ballet dancer, David Wall, 67.
2014 | Canadian author, Claire Martin, 100.
2022 | Malaysian actress, singer, and master of ceremonies, Adibah Noor, 52.
SPORTS
2002 | World Cup co-hosts Korea beat Italy 2-1 in the Round of 16 in front of 38 588 crowd at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
ENTERTAINMENT
2002 | On this day, Billy Joel checks into an alcohol rehabilitation center in Connecticut for a ten-day stay.
AFRICA FACT
Around 250 BC, the foundations of the oldest cities in West Africa were established such as Old Djenné in Mali.
