Historical Events
- Two suicide bombers attack Damboa in Borno state, Nigeria, killing at least 31 people
- World Cup: Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is used for the first time, awarding France a penalty in 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan
Famous Deaths
- Donald Ritchie, Scottish ultrarunner who set a world record, running 100 miles in 11:51:11 in 1979, dies of health complications at 73
- Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Russian conductor (Bolshoi Theatre, 1951-61; USSR State Radio, 1961-74; USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony, 1983-91), dies at 87
2018 Highlights
About June 16, 2018
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jess Glynne