Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1835, William Cobbett, English farmer and journalist (born 1763) passed away. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1877, James Montgomery Flagg, American painter and illustrator (died 1960) was born. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1937, Jay Rockefeller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of West Virginia was born. In 1946, Russell Ash, English journalist and author (died 2010) was born. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.