Here are some significant events that took place on June 18.....
Sports
1973: The NCAA officially bans the use of anabolic steroids and begins urine testing that fall to combat the increasing overall drug use. Random testing for steroids and recreational drugs didn't begin until 1986 which largely came as a result of the death of Maryland basketball star Len Bias.
U.S. News
1812: Congress officially declares war on the United Kingdom and Ireland which starts the War of 1812.
1983: The Space Shuttle Challenger STS-7 launches as Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
World News
618: In China, the Tang Dynasty founder Gāozǔ of Táng becomes Emperor. The Tang Dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.
1908: The University of the Philippines is established. It currently has the largest number of degree programs in the country.
1940: In the third of his three major speeches, Prime Minister of Britain Winston Churchill delivers the famous "Finest Hour" speech. This was inspiration for Great Britain as they prepared for the most dangerous phase in World War II.
1953: In Egypt, a Republic is declared and monarchy is abolished.
6/18/2009 01:00:00 PM
David Funk
2 comments:
Dave is back, all is well with the world :) I had no idea it took until 1973 for the NCAA to ban 'roids. Thats nuts. And The University of the Phillipines getting its start in 1908 on the same day that the War of 1812 was started. Nice work Dave.
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Welcome back brother
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Rad, I wasn't aware of the NCAA putting a ban on 'roids until 1973 either. It has been revised so many times by the NCAA because of controversy.
I'll post these as often as possible, and thanks for the comment good buddy!:)
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