1. In 1777, The Battle of Alligator Bridge took place in Georgia during the American Revolutionary War. The battle resulted in a victory for the British forces led by Col. James Mark Prevost over a group of Patriot forces.

2. On June 18, 1864, during the American Civil War, Union troops captured the strategic city of Petersburg, Virginia which was a vital supply line for Confederate forces. This victory marked the beginning of a prolonged siege of the city.

3. Georgia Appalachian Trail Day is observed on June 18 each year to celebrate the natural beauty and rich history of the Appalachian Trail, which passes through the state.

4. In 1928, noted American author and journalist, Ernest Hemingway, visited Savannah, Georgia with his wife, Pauline Pfeiffer, where they spent time fishing and exploring the city. Hemingway later included Savannah in his works, including his novel To Have and Have Not.

5. In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. Ride was born in Encino, California but spent several years living in the state of Georgia during her childhood. Ride’s historic space flight cemented her place in history and inspired young women everywhere to pursue careers in science and technology.