Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, Blanche Sweet, American actress (died 1986) was born. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1901, Llewellyn Rees, English actor (died 1994) was born. In 1903, Jeanette MacDonald, American actress and singer (died 1965) was born. In 1910, Avon Long, American actor and singer (died 1984) was born. In 1912, Glenn Morris, American decathlete (died 1974) was born. In 1920, Ian Carmichael, English actor and singer (died 2010) was born. In 1936, Denny Hulme, New Zealand race car driver (died 1992) was born. In 1939, Lou Brock, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2020) was born. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.