On This Day
June 18 in History
Momentous events that unfolded on June 18 across the centuries.
WarSimón Bolívar's Crossing of the AndesJune 1819 · Andes Mountains, Colombia/Venezuela BorderBolivar leads his army over the frozen Andes to launch a surprise attack on Spanish forces in New Granada.
WarBattle of WaterlooJune 18, 1815 · Waterloo, BelgiumNapoleon Bonaparte is defeated, ending the Napoleonic Wars.
ArtCreation of The Starry NightJune 1889 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, FranceVincent van Gogh paints his most famous masterpiece from an asylum window.