Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Jack Karnehm, English snooker player and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1935, Police in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clash with striking longshoremen, resulting in a total of 60 injuries and 24 arrests. In 1948, Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1969, Christopher Largen, American journalist and author (died 2012) was born. In 1986, Richard Madden, Scottish actor was born. In 1989, Chris Harris Jr., American football player was born. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. 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.