Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Stanley Knowles, American-Canadian academic and politician (died 1997) was born. In 1915, Robert Kanigher, American author (died 2002) was born. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1933, Colin Brumby, Australian composer and conductor (died 2018) was born. In 1950, Jackie Leven, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2011) was born. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. 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 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.