Daily Archives: June 18, 2022

Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Documentary'

(Thursday, June 18, 1942)Paul McCartney, an English singer, songwriter, and musician who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the rock music band The Beatles, was born James Paul McCartney today at Walton Hospital in the Walton area of Liverpool. Continue reading Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942)

U.S. declares war on Britain, beginning War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1812)


Video: 'History Documentary The War of 1812' (June 1812 at 13:58)

(Thursday, June 18, 1812; during the War of 1812) — Motivated by a desire to uphold national honor in the face of what was considered to be British insults, the War of 1812 began today as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain. Continue reading U.S. declares war on Britain, beginning War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1812)