Today in News History

On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 404, Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369) passed away. In 1179, The Battle of Kalvskinnet takes place outside Nidaros (now Trondheim), Norway. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil wars. In 1306, The Earl of Pembroke's army defeats Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven. In 1800, War of the Second Coalition Battle of Höchstädt results in a French victory over Austria. In 1816, Battle of Seven Oaks between North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1821, Decisive defeat of the Filiki Eteria by the Ottomans at Drăgășani (in Wallachia). In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1972, Ilya Markov, Russian race walker was born. In 1995, Peter Townsend, Burmese-English captain and pilot (born 1914) passed away. In 2009, War in North-West Pakistan: The Pakistani Armed Forces open Operation Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban and other Islamist rebels in the South Waziristan area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dragons put up a real fight as Knights hang on to narrow win

The Age

The Age

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June 19, 2026

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Dragons put up a real fight as Knights hang on to narrow win

The Dragons were in it right up until the final few seconds as the Knights survived a real scare in Newcastle on Friday night.

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