On this day in history

June 18

American

1812Congress declares war on Britain, beginning the War of 1812.

Congress declares war on Britain, beginning the War of 1812.

1928Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air, as a passenger.

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air, as a passenger.

1983Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space aboard Challenger.

Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space aboard Challenger.

1815Wellington and Blucher crush Napoleon at Waterloo, ending his hundred days.

Wellington and Blucher crush Napoleon at Waterloo, ending his hundred days.

1940Charles de Gaulle broadcasts from London, calling on France to keep fighting.

Charles de Gaulle broadcasts from London, calling on France to keep fighting.

1979Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II in Vienna, limiting strategic nuclear weapons.

Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II in Vienna, limiting strategic nuclear weapons.