Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1928, David T. Lykken, American geneticist and academic (died 2006) was born. In 1942, Pat Hutchins, English author and illustrator (died 2017) was born. In 1948, Sherry Turkle, American academic, psychologist, and sociologist was born. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. 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. In 2011, Yelena Bonner, Russian activist (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Horacio Coppola, Argentinian photographer and director (born 1906) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
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