Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, James Murray, Scottish-English general and politician, 20th Governor of the Province of Quebec (born 1721) passed away. In 1939, Jean-Claude Germain, Canadian historian, author, and journalist was born. In 1947, Bernard Giraudeau, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2010) was born. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1952, Denis Herron, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1984, Nanyak Dala, Canadian rugby player was born. In 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. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. In 2007, Georges Thurston, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1951) passed away. In 2013, Garde Gardom, Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.