Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1179, The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. In 1306, The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven. In 1876, Nigel Gresley, Scottish-English engineer (died 1941) was born. In 1888, Arthur Massey Berry, Canadian soldier and pilot (died 1970) was born. In 1906, Walter Rauff, German SS officer (died 1984) was born. In 1914, Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000) was born. In 1921, The village of Knockcroghery, Ireland, is burned by British forces. In 1945, Peter Bardens, British keyboardist (died 2002) was born. In 1948, Nick Drake, English singer-songwriter (died 1974) was born. In 1995, Peter Townsend, Burmese-English captain and pilot (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.