Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1053, Battle of Civitate: Three thousand Norman horsemen of Count Humphrey rout the troops of Pope Leo IX. In 1757, Battle of Kolín between Prussian forces under Frederick the Great and an Austrian army under the command of Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun in the Seven Years' War. In 1910, Dick Foran, American actor and singer (died 1979) was born. In 1942, Richard Perry, American record producer (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Barbara Broccoli, American director and producer was born. In 1966, Dexter Romweber, American musician (died 2024) was born. In 1972, Wikus du Toit, South African actor, director, and composer was born. In 1978, Tara Platt, American actress, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 2006, Vincent Sherman, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1906) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.