Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, Abdul Awwal Jaunpuri, Indian Islamic scholar and author (born 1867) passed away. In 1926, Olga Constantinovna of Russia, Queen consort of the Hellenes (born 1851) passed away. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. In 1987, Moeen Ali, English cricketer was born. In 1990, Sandra Izbașa, Romanian gymnast was born. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2010, José Saramago, Portuguese novelist Nobel Prize laureate (born 1922) passed away. In 2016, Jeppiaar, Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University (born 1931) passed away. In 2022, Adibah Noor, Malaysian actress, singer, master of ceremonies (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.