Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1095, Sophia of Hungary (born c. 1050) passed away. In 1886, George Mallory, English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1924) was born. In 1902, Paavo Yrjölä, Finnish decathlete (died 1980) was born. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1946, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a Socialist, calls for a Direct Action Day against the Portuguese in Goa. In 2012, Alketas Panagoulias, Greek footballer and manager (born 1934) passed away. In 2024, Willie Mays, American baseball player (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bloomsday: Why June 16 changed James Joyce’s life forever – and became a global celebration
A chance meeting with Nora Barnacle in Dublin inspired the date at the heart of Ulysses. More than a century later, Bloomsday is celebrated around the world as Ireland’s biggest literary festival, writes Sean Sheehan
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