Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, E. G. Marshall, American actor (died 1998) 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 1937, Bruce Trigger, Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist and historian (died 2006) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1970, Greg Yaitanes, American director and producer 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. In 1998, Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal-Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11. 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.