Historical Events
- War of 1812 begins as the US declares war against Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Goncharov, Russian novelist (Oblomov), born in Simbirsk, Russia (d. 1891)
About June 18, 1812
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 212 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini