Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1926, Allan Sandage, American astronomer and cosmologist (died 2010) was born. In 1929, Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015) was born. In 1984, Alan Berg, American lawyer and radio host (born 1934) passed away. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 1996, Endel Puusepp, Estonian-Soviet military pilot and politician (born 1909) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Aaron Patrick: Labor’s war on aspiration suffers a loss, Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers retreat from CGT push
AARON PATRICK: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers were forced to retreat on tax rises by a revolt of a class that has wielded little political influence in recent decades: builders, strivers and entrepreneurs.
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