18 June 1940 June 17, 2012 Author: Staff Winston Churchill gives his “Finest Hour” speech. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species." W. Somerset Maugham — Click here for more from W. Somerset Maugham Related posts: 3 June 1940 3 July 1940 15 September 1940 Categories: History Tags: 18 June, 1940