Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1318, Eleanor of Woodstock (died 1355) was born. In 1886, George Mallory, English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1924) was born. In 1903, Jeanette MacDonald, American actress and singer (died 1965) was born. In 1920, Ian Carmichael, English actor and singer (died 2010) was born. In 1943, Raffaella Carrà, Italian singer, dancer, and actress (died 2021) was born. In 1950, Jackie Leven, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2011) was born. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. In 1960, Barbara Broccoli, American director and producer was born. In 1972, Staines air disaster: One hundred eighteen people are killed when a BEA H.S. Trident crashes minutes after takeoff from London's Heathrow Airport. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
American Pop Star Killed in Helicopter Crash
Srdjan Stevanovic / Getty ImagesAmerican singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, according to CNN Brazil. The California musician, known for songs like “Life Goes On” and “Miss You,” was among six people killed after two helicopters collided mid-air above Recreio dos Bandeirantes, southwest of Rio de Janeiro, the outlet reported. Tree had just performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of “The World’s First World Tour,” to support his latest album released in April, “Love You Madly Hate You Badly.” The June 6 show was only the fourth of more than 60 performances scheduled for the world tour. The artist, known for his signature bowl cut and 1980s-era aesthetic, signed to Atlantic Records in 2016 and released his first single “Welcome to L.A.” The former dubstep producer-turned-alt pop genre bender had garnered a massive social media following, amassing over 2.5 million followers on Instagram and upwards of 15 million on TikTok. Also among those killed in Sunday’s dual-helicopter crash was Argentinian YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as Gaspi. Read it at VarietyRead more at The Daily Beast.
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