On This Day: June 18

17 verified moments happened on June 18. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1812📜 President James Madison signs a declaration of war against Great Britain after a close vote in Congress, launching a conflict fought over trade and sailors' rights.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY.com, War of 1812 begins with Madison's signature (Jun 18 1812)
2. 1815⚔️ Napoleon is decisively defeated by Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, ending his rule for good.History · Source: Britannica, 'Battle of Waterloo'; Wellington Museum (Jun 18 1815)
3. 1928👩‍✈️ Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air, riding as a passenger aboard the Fokker Friendship from Newfoundland to Wales.USA 250 · Source: This Day in Aviation / Smithsonian, Earhart crosses the Atlantic (June 17-18 1928)
4. 1960Arnold Palmer overcomes a seven-shot deficit with a closing 65 to win the US Open at Cherry Hills — the round that launched the Palmer legendSports · Source: Wikipedia, "1960 U.S. Open (golf)"; USGA
5. 1972Ray Elder, a California independent running his family's own Dodge, beats NASCAR's touring regulars at RiversideStock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia, Riverside past winners — June 18, 1972 Golden State 400, Ray Elder in a Fred Elder-owned Dodge
6. 1983👩‍🚀 Sally Ride launches aboard Challenger, becoming the first American woman to fly in space.History · Source: NASA; History.com (Jun 18 1983)
7. 1983👩‍🚀 Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to fly in space aboard a space shuttle.USA 250 · Source: NASA, Sally Ride first American woman in space (Jun 18 1983)
8. 2000Tiger Woods wins the US Open at Pebble Beach by a record 15 strokes — the most dominant major performance in the modern eraSports · Source: Wikipedia, "2000 U.S. Open (golf)"; USGA
9. 2000Tiger Woods wins the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by a record 15 strokesSports · Source: Wikipedia '2000 U.S. Open (golf)' (final round June 18, 2000; 15-stroke record margin)
10. 2002✨ Ahn Jung-hwan's golden-goal header knocks Italy out of the World Cup and sends South Korea into the quarterfinals.Soccer · Source: Goal.com; BBC, 'Italy 1-2 South Korea' (Jun 18 2002)
11. 2006Audi's R10 TDI wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Biela, Werner and Pirro, the first diesel-powered car to triumph in the great endurance race.Sports · Source: Wikipedia, "2006 24 Hours of Le Mans"
12. 2012💻 Microsoft unveils the Surface in Los Angeles, its first self-made tablet with a kickstand and cover keyboard.Technology · Source: CNN Money; Wikipedia, announced (Jun 18 2012)
13. 2013Ray Allen drills a corner three to force overtime in Game 6, saving the Heat against the Spurs.Sports · Source: ESPN, 'Heat 103-100 Spurs' (Jun 18 2013)
14. 2014Clayton Kershaw throws a no-hitter for the Dodgers against the Rockies, striking out 15.Sports · Source: SABR, 'Clayton Kershaw throws no-hitter against Rockies' (Jun 18 2014)
15. 2017Fakhar Zaman's 114 and Mohammad Amir's burst power Pakistan to a 180-run rout of India for the Champions Trophy.Sports · Source: ESPNcricinfo / Wikipedia
16. 2019🇧🇷 Marta converts a penalty against Italy for her 17th World Cup goal, the most by any player, man or woman.Soccer · Source: Sports Illustrated; CNN (Jun 18 2019)
17. 2023🧤 Unai Simon's saves and Dani Carvajal's chipped penalty beat Croatia in Rotterdam, winning Spain the Nations League.Soccer · Source: UEFA.com; ESPN (Jun 18 2023)