Historical Events
- The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat is launched
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Winged Foot GC: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia makes clutch pars on the final 2 holes to win by 1, as runners-up Jim Furyk, Colin Montgomerie and Phil Mickelson all fail to par the 72nd hole
Famous Birthdays
- Countess Zaria of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg
Famous Weddings
- "Weezer" lead vocalist Rivers Cuomo (36) weds Kyoko Ito at a secluded beach on Paradise Cove in Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
- Richard Stahl, American actor (Howard-It's a Living), dies at 74
- Vincent Sherman, American film director (Mr. Skeffington), dies at 99
2006 Highlights
About June 18, 2006
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
#1 Song: Maneater - Nelly Furtado
