Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1873, Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1958, Benjamin Britten's one-act opera Noye's Fludde premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival. In 1985, Alex Hirsch, American animator and television producer was born. In 1994, Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022) was born. In 2009, The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), a NASA robotic spacecraft is launched. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.