Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic). 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 1950, Annelie Ehrhardt, German hurdler was born. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1968, Frank Müller, German decathlete was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter 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 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 1997, Katharina Hobgarski, German tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.