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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Kevin Murray, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1941, Roger Lemerre, French footballer and manager was born. In 1967, Beat Fehr, Swiss race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1971, Jason McAteer, English-Irish footballer and manager was born. In 1973, Gavin Wanganeen, Australian footballer and coach was born. In 1973, Matt Parsons, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1982, Nadir Belhadj, French-Algerian footballer was born. In 1983, Cameron Smith, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 2011, Frederick Chiluba, Zambian politician, 2nd President of Zambia (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions have the firepower to go far at this World Cup with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the forefront - however, this side needs to improve defensively and fast, writes OLIVER HOLT

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