Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1466, Ottaviano Petrucci, Italian printer (died 1539) was born. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1942, Pat Hutchins, English author and illustrator (died 2017) was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1965, Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. 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. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.