Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, E. W. Scripps, American publisher, founded the E. W. Scripps Company (died 1926) was born. In 1857, Henry Clay Folger, American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Folger Shakespeare Library (died 1930) was born. In 1910, Avon Long, American actor and singer (died 1984) was born. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1942, Pat Hutchins, English author and illustrator (died 2017) was born. In 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1961, Angela Johnson, American novelist and poet was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 2015, Ralph J. Roberts, American businessman, co-founded Comcast (born 1920) passed away. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.