Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1813, Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham, Scottish-English admiral and politician (born 1726) passed away. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1956, Iain Milne, Scottish rugby player was born. In 1964, Steve Rhodes, English cricketer and coach was born. In 1968, Steve Georgallis, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1969, Geoff Toovey, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1976, Sven Nys, Belgian cyclist was born. In 1981, Shane Watson, Australian cricketer was born. In 1991, Daniel Tupou, Australian-Tongan rugby league player was born. In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England storm to win over Croatia to banish one of big doubts over Tuchel’s squad

Thomas Tuchel's side hit Croatia for four after twice being pegged back
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