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 1937, Del Harris, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas leads an invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. In 1987, Omar Arellano, Mexican footballer was born. In 1994, Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022) was born. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. In 2006, Vincent Sherman, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1906) passed away. 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.