On this day in sports: June 18

1. 1953 The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. Source
2. 1994 The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Source
3. 2015 Died: Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) Source
4. 2024 Died: Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) Source
5. 2024 Died: Willie Mays, American baseball player (born 1931) Source

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